Changing Godparents?

Question

i would like to change my godparents, and my mother says that it is possible, but i was wondering what specific things you have to do, for example, do you need both your mother and father to sign off on papers saying that they allow you to change your godparents, or is there a specific age that you can be where you do not need your parents approval? give me all the details you can about this whether i have mentioned them or not, anything at all would be helpful !

Answer 1

The role of a godparent is not a legal one - in general, a godparent does not have any legal rights with regard to a child, even if the parents die.  If what you are asking about is changing the designation of who would care for you if something happened to your parents (assuming that you are younger than 18), your parents would have to speak to their lawyer and make sure that their wills reflect their choice of your future guardian.  

However, if you are speaking of godparents in the religious and spiritual sense, as far as I know, that is not possible.  I can't speak for all religions, but I know that in the Catholic church, once you are baptized, you are "stuck" with the godparents that your mom and dad chose and who promised to fulfill that role.  You should probably check with someone from your church, though, to be sure.  

One option is, if you are still young and have yet to be confirmed (at least in the Catholic church), you can choose someone other than your godparent as your sponsor for Confirmation.  Again, this isn't exactly a "godparent", but in many ways it is the same thing - someone who supports you in your final months of preparation for full entry into the Church, and who will continue to be there to support and guide you in the future.  And in the eyes of the church, this is also an official role, just with a different name.  

Finally, if you are no longer close with your godparents, there is no reason why you can't find another adult with whom you are close to fill that role.  They can't be your "official" godparents, but they could still do all of the things that godparents do - hang out with you, help to guide your spiritual growth, etc.  And for that, you need no paperwork or approval at all!

Answer 2

The only reason you need godparents is in case both your parents die. There really isn't any legal paper work involved in being a godparent unless your parents have put them in their will as the person who will take guardianship of you and whatever siblings you have in the case of their death. In that case, your parents are the only ones who can change their will. I am sure they thought long and hard about who would be the best guardian for you in the event of their death.

Answer 3

Why doo you want to change Godparents?

Answer 4

I think you can, go to to where you baptised your baby. I  heard of that you can change it good luck. Sorry I dont have anymore info for you

Answer 5

Godparents are people chosen to guide a child in the faith in which they are raised, after the parents pass away.  I have never heard of anyone "changing" their Godparents, all I can suggest is for you to speak to someone at the church in which you were baptized.

Answer 6

How old are you?