Godparent Nightmare Testimony

[1ke]

I’ve read all sorts of advice about” once a godparent always a godparent.” But in this case, I do believe that our disassociation is not about a lack of full filling a responsibility, but genuine desire to preserve and protect our family which God also calls us to do.

Your thoughts?

Yes, you are always and forever that child’s baptismal sponsor.

And you are unable to be in contact with the family, for all the reasons you have stated.

These are both true things. Not mutually exclusive.

 

[Legend]

Hey, I never meant to trivialize godparents’ duties!

I just was pointing out that there are two sides to every story. Anyone who thinks that their child’s godparent is not fulfilling his/her duties should know that there are two sides to every story.

Ideally, godparents should, prayerfully, look out for the souls of their godchildren. But not at the price of safety or sanity! Let alone the lives of their own children.

Sorry if I offended anyone, but this is an important subject. I was mainly speaking about parents who have high, material expectations of their children’s godparents. Not trying to minimize the fact that they always remain on the birth certificate.

Again, sorry if I offended!

 

[Anicette]

As others here write it, you are not bound forever with people at the expense of your child being abuse.

Sometimes, temporal obligations as a Godparent cannot be fullfill. I will not hesite myself to choose to protect my family.

If you worry for worry for your Godchild, and it is to your honor, speak with your priest for advise.