What did you get for the godparents?

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I was thinking a framed picture or a book, but I’m not sure. Obviously I am new to this!!
 
A thank you note for whatever thoughtful gift given to their godchild. 😉
 
Irishmom2 said:
😊 Well yes, that. We have never received anything either for being a godparent, except the honor of being chosen.
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So it’s not a necessity you give a gift? I just remember when my sister’s got baptized my mom giving the godparents a gift. Guess I won’t worry about it then 🙂
 
A framed pic of them holding their godchild before or after the baptism would be a nice gesture. But a gift is, in my opinion, not necessary.
 
You can send them some pencils and paper. Maybe treat them to Panda Express? There’s no need to do anything special.

As far as I know, the church does not require us to give gifts. If it’s not a requirement, then we shouldn’t feel required to practice it.

Cultural backgrounds and family traditions may help influence things, but such circumstances do not make gift-giving a requirement.
 
After the baptism ,we took everyone out to a nice resturant, and gave while glass votive candles that had a cross in glitter on them, and attached a cross key chain on the shrink wrap that we wrapped then in. We put our child’s name and baptism date in the ribbon.

For the godparents we put a one decade rosary instead of the keychain. In our family, when you have a party, you have to have a thank you favor for all who are kind enough to attend.
 
Faxero said:
You can send them some pencils and paper. Maybe treat them to Panda Express? There’s no need to do anything special.

As far as I know, the church does not require us to give gifts. If it’s not a requirement, then we shouldn’t feel required to practice it.

Cultural backgrounds and family traditions may help influence things, but such circumstances do not make gift-giving a requirement.
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I’m not sure I entirely agree.

I think it makes sense to follow social and cultural norms as long as they aren’t sinful or immoral. Otherwise you risk sending out social messages that aren’t going to reflect well on you. As far as I know, in most areas there isn’t an expectation of giving godparents gifts. But there are situations where gifts are the typical expression of gratitude and thanks. Regardless of how appreciative you are, if you ignore that you run the risk of seeming ungrateful. And that will be remembered when you try to spread the Gospel.

The Church may not specifically mention gift giving under pain of sin. But that doesn’t mean throwing etiquette out of the window because it’s not in the Catechism. That would be unwise.

Just my :twocents:
 
We gave them rosaries. They were scented and from our holiday in Rome. They were very happy! But then they are always so happy and appreciative of the smallest things, God bless them!
 
pensmama87 said:
I’m not sure I entirely agree.

I think it makes sense to follow social and cultural norms as long as they aren’t sinful or immoral. Otherwise you risk sending out social messages that aren’t going to reflect well on you. As far as I know, in most areas there isn’t an expectation of giving godparents gifts. But there are situations where gifts are the typical expression of gratitude and thanks. Regardless of how appreciative you are, if you ignore that you run the risk of seeming ungrateful. And that will be remembered when you try to spread the Gospel.

The Church may not specifically mention gift giving under pain of sin. But that doesn’t mean throwing etiquette out of the window because it’s not in the Catechism. That would be unwise.

Just my :twocents:
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I have more of a black-and-white worldview. In my mind, if the intended words and actions are not strictly necessary, then there isn’t much reason to say or do them.

I’m not opposed to celebrating social and cultural norms. I just don’t value them as much as many others seem to.
 
Faxero said:
I have more of a black-and-white worldview. In my mind, if the intended words and actions are not strictly necessary, then there isn’t much reason to say or do them.

I’m not opposed to celebrating social and cultural norms. I just don’t value them as much as many others seem to.
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You have a right to your opinion, but this seems a great way to give the impression that you’re a jerk. 🤷 If you’re fine with that, then OK, but it doesn’t seem to square with our mission to spread the Gospel. As I recall, Jesus cares very much about hospitality, which is what this thread is about.
 
pensmama87 said:
What a cutie!! ❤️
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Awww, thanks! 🙂 But seriously, what his godparents wanted most of all was some nice photos of the little guy, as we don’t live in the same town and don’t believe in putting him up on Failbook… 😉
 
pensmama87 said:
You have a right to your opinion, but this seems a great way to give the impression that you’re a jerk. 🤷 If you’re fine with that, then OK, but it doesn’t seem to square with our mission to spread the Gospel. As I recall, Jesus cares very much about hospitality, which is what this thread is about.
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:ehh: Perhaps.

I grew up in a socially isolated family. My parents and I had few friends, so there weren’t many chances for us to attend baptismal parties and whatnot. Consequently, I grew up not caring about such events.

Don’t misinterpret my intent. I value gift-giving, but not enough to be willing to spend hundreds, and potentially thousands of dollars on it like many others do. 🍰

I’m not opposing to gift-giving, as I suggested some ideas for gifts in post #9.
 
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