What makes a good godmother

If some of those terms sound foreign to you, Google them. Keep current so that you can relate to your Godchildren on their terms at this point in their life. It will help you keep the bond first formed in childhood, and strengthen it, so they turn to you, someone who has their best at heart, when they seek advice in the shaky ground of their teen years. Remember important holidays and their birthdays with cards. Make sure to include a letter. You can stop after they graduate from high school, or like most moms do, Godmothers can continue to remember these dates throughout life.

Godparents are spiritual examples to their Godchildren of how to relate to, pray to, trust, lean on, love, worship and honor God. Pray continuously for your Godchildren. Grow in your relationship with the Lord so that they can see a thriving example outside their immediate family of what a Godly woman looks like. Allow your Godchildren to see your joys and sorrows in an age-appropriate way and see how your faith is interwoven into every aspect of your life.

As the tween years approach and then the teen and early adult years, there often comes a time when children feel like their mom and dad are just a molecule or two smarter than dirt. And your Godchildren probably are going to listen and, we hope, take it to heart, because it came from you. The number-one most-read blog post on this site is: The Role of Godparents.

Shutterstock Advertisement. Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. April 19, am April 19, Comments Off on Ways to be a good godparent. A person of deep faith First and foremost, a godparent must be a person of deep faith. A safe haven One of the areas where a godparent can be particularly valuable is to become a safe haven for discussion of doubts and questions, especially as godchildren grow into their teens. Are non-Catholic Have not been baptized, confirmed and received the Eucharist.

It is the solemn duty of the godfather and godmother to always supply an excellent present twice a year and until at least the 21 st birthday. Anything less is downright diabolical — after all, what is a godparent if not a guaranteed source of presents? Oh, and if in doubt, cash is always better than gift vouchers. Be a power godparent. Exert your influence for the greater good. Be that godparent all the other children wish they had. You are making history and changing eternity!

This blog post is wonderful. I chuckled a bit when I saw it on the side bar, as my goddaughter is about to be born any day now. May God bless you all! I just said a prayer for this soon-to-be-born baby girl! I also try to attend some Faith Formation events with her that are supposed to be for parents to give my sister a break!

I will probably never except the responsibility of being a godparent ever again. When he was first baptized, she would attend the Mass on Sunday with me and my family. That soon changed and she began giving excuses as to why she nor her son could go to the Mass. I eventually gave up. I feel in a way that I have failed in this manner and refuse to let it happen again.

Recommit to your role as godparent even if the mother is not fulfilling the role she promised to do by raising this child to know Christ. As this article suggests, you still can do so much—pray for your godson and pray for his mother. Be an example for your godson so he recognizes the beauty of being faithful to our Lord.

Kristen, it is understandable that your situation is discouraging… to me, it is a sign that you care. Please tell the Lord that you feel you have failed these are the words you used in your comment and let Him speak to you about HIS perspective on the situation.

He makes all things new. I will say a prayer for your Godson today!