Baptism - godparents: 2 women?

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CLMCatholic said:
I think I understand where you are coming from - you feel it is all semantics, and as far as behaviour goes, it is. But there is also the “technical”, “legitimate” or “actual” side to this issue.
“In the real world” your son has 2 actual Godparents. But yes, you are entirely justified to acknowledge that functionally your son has 3. Three persons behave as his spiritual guardians and all 3 of them have your express blessing to do so. How incredibly wonderful for your son. The functional part of it is very important.
But it does not negate the actual part.

I am in agreement with you - those persons acting in an appropriate manner who behave as his spiritual anchors – their behaviour is the critical issue, whether they bear the legitimate title or not. So if your son has 3 prayer warriors all watching over his spiritual growth (and a sponsor as well!), then he is very blessed indeed. 👍 They may all behave equally on his behalf. It does not change the reality that in the real world, on the real and legitimate document bearing witnessed signatures, that he has 2 actual godparents.

Please do not take offense or be on the defensive - No one is trying to imply that the 3 cannot or do not function equally in guiding your son. We merely suggest that your insistence that he has 3 is a matter of functionality, not actuality.

Peace and God Bless,
CLM
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Exactly! 👍 You GET IT.

Whether 1, 2, or 3 stood up has great blessings for my son.

It appears some “religious” people, however, are more concerned with form over function. Typical, in my experience, and slowly but surely driving good people away.

I just keep asking, “What would Jesus have done?” Would he argue with me and make poor assumptions about my character (which is exactly what Rich did), or would he be thankful 3 great people pray for my son?
 
So if there is an error - two women listed under godparents on the baptismal certificate, what should be done?
 
Parish, send a copy of the original with an explaination that “Name xxxxxxxxxx is in error and creates a licit question as the combination of names violate the canon ( 2 woman) please correct the record” There is a good chance the original will have been issued in correct form however if the error is present send it in.
 
It’s probably not an error in the writing. Some priests over the years have disregarded Canon Law on the subject. I see it when I look at the Register of Baptisms in entries written in the priest’s own hand. If it only happened once, I could believe in a mistake, but not when it’s done repeatedly.
 
I recently found out that my parish is allowing 2 godmothers or 2 godfathers as well. I left a message for my pastor regarding this, but he hasn’t returned my call which is very unusual for him. I don’t like calling my pastor into question, but what should one do?
 
DairyWife said:
I recently found out that my parish is allowing 2 godmothers or 2 godfathers as well. I left a message for my pastor regarding this, but he hasn’t returned my call which is very unusual for him. I don’t like calling my pastor into question, but what should one do?
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This thread is over a year old, so you might want to start a new one to comply with forum rules.

To answer your question, you should supply your priest with these paragraphs from Canon Law:

vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2Y.HTM

If he doesn’t respond appropriately, you should contact the diocese and let them know what is going on.
 
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