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mrsboss
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Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
My cousin wants to change his DS's godfather, after a huge falling out with the family. My Cousin and the godfather have not spoken in 6 mos, and godfather has since moved out of the continental U.S. permanently.
His DS was baptized in march of 2011.
I've read some conflicting answers: some say no, a god parent cannot be changed since they were the witness and is listed on the baptismal certificate, which cannot be changed.
Anyone have any experience with this, before he calls the church?
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Posted 10/18/12 3:01 PM  |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
I do not believe you can.
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| Posted 10/18/12 3:05 PM |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
from the Diocese of Rockville Centre website:
Can the godparents be changed at a later date?
No. Although other changes can be authorized for the baptismal register, this one is not permitted in the Diocese of Rockville Centre (somewhat analogous to changing the best man and maid of honor in the marriage register).http://www.drvc.org/the-chancery/sponsors-and-godparents.html
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| Posted 10/18/12 3:07 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
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Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
Thank you!!
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| Posted 10/18/12 3:24 PM |
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butterfly20
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Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
nope.. they told us that at the baptism class. They witnessed the baptism it cant be changed.
it seems to happen alot that people have uninvolved godparents.
Message edited 10/18/2012 3:25:47 PM.
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| Posted 10/18/12 3:24 PM |
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teachermom
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
Nope. The Nicene Creed states one baptism and to have another godparent you would have to be re-baptised, which isn't allowed.
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| Posted 10/18/12 3:34 PM |
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alli3131
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Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
I would not really worry about it. In the church it just means that the person will be their for the child in their religious upbringing. i am sure there are other family members that can "be there" for the child
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| Posted 10/18/12 3:45 PM |
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Sweetlax22
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
Yeah , you can't officially change but you can just name someone else unofficially .
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| Posted 10/18/12 5:43 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
no you can't.
I asked..
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| Posted 10/18/12 5:48 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
my father tried when i was a baby b/c he chose his uncle as my godfather..i think at the time he was cheating on his wife and they ultimately divorced. i think there was other family BS going on as well and the church would not allow it.
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| Posted 10/18/12 7:59 PM |
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Re: Is it possible to change godparent after baptism?
I wish...but no lol
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| Posted 10/18/12 9:46 PM |
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