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    May 4, 2010, 02:17 PM
    What are the steps in becoming a godparent when there are several religions involved?
    As the mother I was baptized Catholic but consider myself Christian. My husband is from India but doesn't associate w/ any religions of his culture, which would be hindu or sikh. The Godparents we would like are Christian & Catholic, how does that work?
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    May 4, 2010, 03:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by lizgiran View Post
    As the mother I was baptized Catholic but consider myself Christian. My husband is from India but doesn't associate w/ any religions of his culture, which would be hindu or sikh. The Godparents we would like are Christian & Catholic, how does that work?
    Hi, lizgiran!

    The traditions and manner in which God Parents become so will vary from denomination to denomination. Is there a particular denomination that has a congregation where you want this sort of commitment for the God parents, you and your husband to be made?

    Also, is your husband interested in becoming a Christian? And, why do you put a distinction between Catholicism and Christianity, please?

    I've always understood that Catholics were Christians the same as any other Christian denomination might be.

    Thanks!
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    May 5, 2010, 01:57 AM
    I am a Godparent to three children, and do not practise any form of organized religion, although I am very spiritual.

    One of the children's baptism took place in a Catholic Church, and the other two were in an Evangelical Church. None of those officiating at the ceremonies took any notice that I was not of any faith.

    Your best bet is to speak to someone in the church where the baptism is going to take place.

    I doubt you'll have any problems with who you choose as Godparents.

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