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MeOnly
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What do you do when the godmother of your child is going to marry and a Jewish man and raise their kids Jewish?
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Island_Oak
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Does “going astray” imply that the godmother at issue was once Catholic? If so, have you learned why she is giving up her faith and committing to Judiasm?
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MeOnly
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Yes. She is catholic but has gone away from the Church. She claims she doesn’t plan on converting.
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MeOnly
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She said she don’t mind it because they will know God.
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Island_Oak
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Interesting…but illogical. If she does not convert their kids will not be considered Jewish by those who are conservative practitioners of the faith.
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stbruno
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Obviously, she is not going to marry in the Catholic church and that is very unfortunate, because she has chosen to separate herself from the sacraments. But in most cases, from my work with people doing marriage prep, they are not aware that people can marry people of other faiths in the Catholic church without the other person converting. If she has marriage questions, perhaps you can suggest to her checking out the website www.inthespiritofcana.org
It is a new website and she can put in the search category: Marriage of Catholic and Jew and she will get the information needed, so she can still remain connected to her faith without any reprisal or separation from the sacraments and God.
It is a new website and she can put in the search category: Marriage of Catholic and Jew and she will get the information needed, so she can still remain connected to her faith without any reprisal or separation from the sacraments and God.
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jlw
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What do you do when your kids godparent’s are going to SSPX Masses??
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stbruno
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One thing I have learned in my years of ministry…you cannot change other people, but you can pray that your example, instruction and also prayer through the intercession of the communion of saints, and God will open the eyes of the one who needs the change…and they will be moved by the Holy Spirit. After all, all things are possible with God! Keep praying!
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Cadence
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I’ve had TWO difficult situations with Godmothers.
Firstly, because I was baptized Anglican (my family converted when I was 7) my Godparents were also Anglican.
Three of my Godparents later converted also though.
One of my Godmothers became an Anglican priest when I was about 10 years old. Now that was difficult! As a child I found it so difficult to come to terms with an adult who I loved doing something I knew was sinful. I still love her though and she is a wonderful Godmother to me who has helped me on many occasions.
Another Godmother, one who converted, left her husband recently. She is now living in sin with a non-Catholic divorcee. It is very difficult because she and her husband have been like second parents to me - their children are close in age to me and my sisters. Also one of her sons is considering a vocation to the priesthood. It is VERY difficult for him as his mother will rarely see him without her boyfriend in tow.
Anyway, all I can say is that you keep loving your Godparents and praying for them even when they do the wrong thing. They are human and are not perfect. Try and forgive them ( not condone their actions of course!) and love them.
Firstly, because I was baptized Anglican (my family converted when I was 7) my Godparents were also Anglican.
Three of my Godparents later converted also though.
One of my Godmothers became an Anglican priest when I was about 10 years old. Now that was difficult! As a child I found it so difficult to come to terms with an adult who I loved doing something I knew was sinful. I still love her though and she is a wonderful Godmother to me who has helped me on many occasions.
Another Godmother, one who converted, left her husband recently. She is now living in sin with a non-Catholic divorcee. It is very difficult because she and her husband have been like second parents to me - their children are close in age to me and my sisters. Also one of her sons is considering a vocation to the priesthood. It is VERY difficult for him as his mother will rarely see him without her boyfriend in tow.
Anyway, all I can say is that you keep loving your Godparents and praying for them even when they do the wrong thing. They are human and are not perfect. Try and forgive them ( not condone their actions of course!) and love them.
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cathyt
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Perhaps this is a lesson for your child as well. You can share your concerns and pray for the godmother.
Also, I would recommend making an effort to include others in the life of your child who are an example of faith. While there will not be another godmother, perhaps you can have other people in mind who will act in a role similar to that of a traditional godmother. Maybe even talk to that person about your desire.
Also, I would recommend making an effort to include others in the life of your child who are an example of faith. While there will not be another godmother, perhaps you can have other people in mind who will act in a role similar to that of a traditional godmother. Maybe even talk to that person about your desire.
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demolitionman65
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I am RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of this one. I have ordered the severance of contact between my children and their godmother until she gets it together and rejoins the church. How can someone in such error serve as a moral guide and model for my children? Answer: She cannot.
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kaymart
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There is really nothing you can do. My husband’s sister and her husband were my son’s Godparents. My sister-in-law died in 1996 when my son was only 11. My brother-in-law was less then faithful to her while she was alive(found this out later (he has a daughter born as a result of an affair while she was still alive but quite ill—nice guy :ehh: .) So in a sence he has no Godparents but his Confirmation Sponsor has stepped up to the plate so to speak, and he considers him his Godfather.
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