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Lauren
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God Parent Question...
My cousin just had a baby and I have a VERY strong feeling they are going to ask me to be the Godmother, tonight...
What are the things that I will need to do for the Christening and thereafter? What is expected?
I have never done this before!
I am Catholic and so are they...
Thanks!
Message edited 11/15/2006 3:27:28 PM.
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Laura1976
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Re: God Parent Question...
your supposed to help guide the baby in his/her religious upbringing.
Nowadays, its just kind of a title. Usually you'll pay for the christening gown too.
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| Posted 11/15/06 3:30 PM |
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Lauren
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Re: God Parent Question...
Posted by Laura1976
your supposed to help guide the baby in his/her religious upbringing.
Nowadays, its just kind of a title. Usually you'll pay for the christening gown too.
That's really what I am asking I think - what am I suppose to buy, purchase,?
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| Posted 11/15/06 3:32 PM |
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McSullivan
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Re: God Parent Question...
You are responsible for the spiritual growth of the child in her faith.
I'm a Godmother and I take it very seriously.
As far as gifts and the like, traditionally the Godmother buys the Christening gown. But traditions vary in every family.
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| Posted 11/15/06 3:34 PM |
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sirk1020
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Re: God Parent Question...
I think the christening gown is what Godmother's traditionally buy. But now a days sometimes the grandparents like to do that.
I would think of buying something religious, like a little gold cross for the baby or a saints medal
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| Posted 11/15/06 3:37 PM |
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Hi-Fi55
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Re: God Parent Question...
Posted by sirk1020
I think the christening gown is what Godmother's traditionally buy. But now a days sometimes the grandparents like to do that.
I would think of buying something religious, like a little gold cross for the baby or a saints medal
My great grandmother bought the christening gown for my Goddaughter so I purchased her first cross for her to wear. I also try to do extra special things for her once and awhile, so that she knows that Godmother is not just a title.
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| Posted 11/15/06 4:02 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: God Parent Question...
You buy the Christening outfit
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| Posted 11/15/06 4:03 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: God Parent Question...
Once you are asked I would suggest that you find out from the mommy what the plans are for the dress and more specifically if there is a particular dress or style that she wants. The rest will fall into place (meaning if they plan on buying for if someone else will - they'll tell you there and then).
We also got our god children their accessories (booties, etc) and crosses.
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| Posted 11/15/06 4:09 PM |
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curliegirl
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Re: God Parent Question...
You are meant to act as a guide not only in their religious upbringing, but to be there for them in their everyday life and guide them.
My brother and I are Godparents, I bought the outfit (shopped for it with the mom), and my brother got the cross.
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| Posted 11/15/06 4:22 PM |
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