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How do Godparents approach the parents when they see the parents neglecting their duty to God?
 
If you see them not taking your godchild to mass, you can offer to have them go with you. If they are not signing them up to get ready for first holy communion, you can gently inquire if they have done so yet. But there is not much you can do really, except offer to help.
 
I don’t think they should. Godparents are meant to support the child directly in their spiritual growth. It is out of line for them to insert themselves in the parents’ spiritual lives (or lack thereof).
 
Surely this would depend on the relationship between the Godparents and parents. Are they friends, family or was it arranged by the parish?
 
If the parents are neglecting the spiritual lives of the child then the Godparent has a duty to try to pick up the slack.
 
Of course. But not by getting in the private business of the parents.
 
That depends. A person’s soul is a serious thing. Jesus specifically tells us to get in the “private business” of people if there is a need to.
 
Be active in the godchild’s life; religious birthday gifts such as books, rosaries, saints’ medals, etc. Let the child know you pray for them. Give positive counsel. Offer to bring the child along to Mass, Confession with you. Be present and available to that child.

However, the parents are the authority over that child and you must never usurp their authority ultimately.
 
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