What's a God Parent to do?

[1edyson]

So I have a God daughter and have recently discovered that her mother has left the church and joined an Assembly of God Church. I know my role is to lead my God daughter in the faith, but how would I go about touching this subject. I haven’t been the best sponsor in the world, and haven’t had much contact with her or my God-daughter after the moved, but recently have connected with her and discovered this. She is a single parent mid twenties and her daughter, my God Daughter just turned 4. Prayers are appreciated but advice is also welcomed.

 

[pigtown]

Is the mother divorced? It may be that she doesn’t feel comfortable as a divorced mother and found the comfort she needs in another church. If her daughter is being brought up
with love and being taught moral teachings, then the child should do fine.

 

[1edyson]

Is the mother divorced? It may be that she doesn’t feel comfortable as a divorced mother and found the comfort she needs in another church. If her daughter is being brought up
with love and being taught moral teachings, then the child should do fine.

She isn’t divorced, she never married the father, and I’m not even sure how involved he is in her life anymore.

 

[luis_rcoelho]

the mother shouldn’t left the true church what ever the reason. but i’m not gonna say anything about that cos we don’t know the motivation behind that. therefore, we shouldn’t really speculate. leaving the catholic church is already a sign of losing faith and by doing this change, she’s risking damaging her soul by accepting dubious doctrines. more grave than that, as a parent she’s gonna drag her daughter into it. now, that’s important cos educating our children properly is one of our main tasks in life. God will ask what did we do with that responsibility. worst than us damaging our souls, is to make another one damaging his/her soul.
as for you being the Godmother, it’s a tricky situation. to be honest, you could have a chat with the mother, having a soft approach. if you feel confident about the catholic teachings and dogmas, you can touch those subjects. there’s always something you can do or say without offending. i think God expects that from us. her souls is at stake as well as the little child.
hope i was helpful without confusing you

 

[kage_ar]

Pray.

Send religious gifts on special occasions.

Offer to be there for mom, to listen.

Pray more.

 

[Rawb]

Maybe ask the mother why she left The Church? Send her, and your Goddaughter, a rosary with a pamphlet explaining a Scripture Rosary, maybe. Send your Goddaughter a book on the lives of the saints. Be sure to write cards and letters regularly, and lay on the Catholicism thick-S.A.G. on the envelope, “J+M+J” after your signature, mention the homily at Mass and how you’re praying for them in your rosary.

 

[Agripa]

the mother shouldn’t left the true church what ever the reason. but i’m not gonna say anything about that cos we don’t know the motivation behind that. therefore, we shouldn’t really speculate. leaving the catholic church is already a sign of losing faith and by doing this change, she’s risking damaging her soul by accepting dubious doctrines. more grave than that, as a parent she’s gonna drag her daughter into it. now, that’s important cos educating our children properly is one of our main tasks in life. God will ask what did we do with that responsibility. worst than us damaging our souls, is to make another one damaging his/her soul.
as for you being the Godmother, it’s a tricky situation. to be honest, you could have a chat with the mother, having a soft approach. if you feel confident about the catholic teachings and dogmas, you can touch those subjects. there’s always something you can do or say without offending. i think God expects that from us. her souls is at stake as well as the little child.
hope i was helpful without confusing you

Not sure how an innocent child’s soul is ever at stake and if this woman finds a better place to express her faith, who are any of us imperfect sinners to interfere with her decision? If this woman is at peace in another faith, than good for her.

 

[06convert]

Yes, this is a perfect time to be part of the childs life. Not to mention help out a single mom. Offer to babysit, offer to take her off her hands for a few hours. Ask if she can go to Church with you on Sundays.

As a God parent you are supposed to be there to help guide the child spiritually. Many people don’t have God parents for one reason or another, this child is blessed to have you.

The mother chose you (hopefully) because she knew you would be a good example of the faith, hopefully she continues to trust you with that duty.

 

[luis_rcoelho]

just a short response to AGRIPA. children souls can be driven away from the real faith, as unfortunately is the case. now, this child is gonna grow up, gonna marry one day and have children. what is she gonna teach to her children? it’s like a snow ball. it’s nor the kids fault in the first place, but the fact is, she was driven away and she’s gonna be responsible for more other souls. God will ask us what kind of education did we give to our kids. that’s one of our main tasks on earth. educating, but educating right teachings. without her knowledge, this lady might be putting her daughter’s soul in danger.
as for the god mother, yes, any help is valid,i agree. good job we still have concerned god mothers like this one. good on her.
God bless

 

[Agripa]

just a short response to AGRIPA. children souls can be driven away from the real faith, as unfortunately is the case. now, this child is gonna grow up, gonna marry one day and have children. what is she gonna teach to her children? it’s like a snow ball. it’s nor the kids fault in the first place, but the fact is, she was driven away and she’s gonna be responsible for more other souls. God will ask us what kind of education did we give to our kids. that’s one of our main tasks on earth. educating, but educating right teachings. without her knowledge, this lady might be putting her daughter’s soul in danger.
as for the god mother, yes, any help is valid,i agree. good job we still have concerned god mothers like this one. good on her.
God bless

Most religions, particularly mainline religions, if fully embraced, will impart a way of life to a follower and her children that will promote peaceful, harmonious and productive living. That is the benefit religion brings to a culture - it enforces and educates in ways to maintain order, peace and progress. To me, that ordering is evidence that God is pleased, regardless of the particular faith.

However, when a religion or its followers try to push itself on others, try to prostelitize and dominate, that is planting seeds of strife and conflict when the intrusion is unwanted.

Whatever the Godmother does, she should balance her desire to “save some souls” over being seen as a nosy, preachy busybody!!

 

[PBP]

Approach the mother non-combative. Express to her your concern of fulfilling your obligation as the childs GOD-parent. The mother may not have completely understood the sacrament or maybe she did and something or someone has made her change her beliefs. Before doing anything though, you must pray for genuine sincerity.