Godmother for 1st Communion: in process of annulment, but also living with new partner

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My son is in the process of preparing to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion, however, without my knowledge, asked someone to be his Godfather. The person he asked is going though the process of annulment on his first marriage through the Catholic Church, however, also already remarried (by the Justice of the Peace) and has a new wife. They plan on getting married through the Catholic Church as soon as the annulment is approved. From what I’ve been told, the annulment should be granted given that his first wife never had intentions of having children with him and wasn’t honest about this before getting married to him. The person my son asked to be his Godfather and his new wife are also currently trying to have kids, even before the annulment is granted and they have their union blessed.

My question is, can my son have this person be his Godfather? Regardless of if the annulment is granted in time for the first Communion or not? My concern with this is that this is not a good example for my son, now or in the future when their own “Godfather” condones not being in union with God, even if ‘temporarily’ in their view.

I very much appreciate thoughts and resources I can read up on in regards to this.
 
What is a First Communion “Godparent?” There are Baptism Godparents, and Confirmation sponsors, but for First Communion?
 
Sponsor is what I meant to say. In other cultures, they are referred to 1st Communion Godparents.
 
The status of “active catholic” comes into play and is quite important. Is this potential godparent an active catholic?
 
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Sponsor is what I meant to say. In other cultures, they are referred to 1st Communion Godparents.
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There aren’t any sponsors or godparents for first communion.

In cultures with madrina and padrino— Hispanic, Filipino, etc.— for first communions, Quinceañera, and weddings, that is cultural only, not part of the actual Church teaching or sacramental requirements. So you can do whatever you want.
 
What if this was a confirmation my son was choosing a sponsor/godparent for? What would be the catholic teaching on this?
 
They qualify as active Catholics as our standards have dropped due to poor attendance and volunteers.

I suggest you locate a better fit, my child goes to church every Sunday exiting first a roof maintained by an atheist according to her mothers wishes. It disgusts me, but it’s the best I can do (law permitting)

My mother (her grandma) counsels her and it helps tremendously. Recently, I met with her grandmother and taught her a great many things I’ve learned in the faith so they might trickle down to our most recent generation.

“Speak softly and carry a big stick”
 
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