Is it possible to refuse a request to become a godparent: what should you do?
Godparents are a person's spiritual parents.
They take responsibility for the spiritual education of their godson or goddaughter.
A godparent is also known as a godfather because he receives the child from the hands of the priest after the baptismal ceremony.
He witnesses the child's baptism and vouches for him before the church. In addition, the godparent undertakes to be an example for his godchild, to live according to Christian values and to pray for his well-being.
In ancient times, a godparent was one person, usually of the same gender as the child.
Today, any person chosen by the child's parents can be a godparent.
But what if you were asked to become godparents, and for some reason you are not ready to try on this role?
It is possible and even necessary to refuse an offer to become a godparent in some cases.
Refusal is not something shameful. It is important to understand that being a godfather or godmother is a big responsibility.
Therefore, you should take on this responsibility only when you are confident that you can fully devote yourself to raising your godson or goddaughter in accordance with Christian values.
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