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Christmas is barely 2 months from now, and next year will be the nationwide election here in the Philippines. Sooner or later, the aspiring candidates will be visiting places for their campaign. Meanwhile, some of you may be having a baby this season. If you are a Catholic, then you will now be looking for people you think can be the right godparents for your child.

While the Catholic church requires that the godparents should also be a Catholic and seriously practicing its doctrine, here are my suggestions that you can add on your list.


Good moral character

I may not be in the right position to say what is immoral or not, but you can choose the ones who can be a good example for your child. Just like parents, godparents should also serve as role models for their godchild. Therefore, he must not be involved in any illegal activity or abusive in power. Choosing the town mayor as the godparent for your child may be fine, as long as he is serving the people with honesty and integrity.

Family friend

A co-employee or a former classmate may be a good choice, but I think a family friend is a better one. This is because he or she knows your whole family, and it will serve as a good communication vehicle within your family. It is also better if your spouse also know him well, although they can also be close friends later on. There might come a time that the godparent will be away, but he will still keep in touch since he is also considered as a family member.

Deep concern for children

Since he will act as a second parent to your child, he cannot perform well if he do not have a deep concern for children. If he does not have a child yet, you can still choose him as long as you are sure he is matured enough to carry the responsibility of being a parent. Remember that being a godparent does not mean you can rely on him in terms of money, but the capability to care for your child especially if you are not available. Choosing your best friend and growing up since childhood is a very good choice.

A responsible parent

A fellow parent is a good choice, but make sure he is a responsible one. How can he be a good parent to your child if he himself is not responsible enough to his own family? He should be one you can ask for parenting tips, as well as marriage tips. I also suggest that you also know his family well enough, and allow your child to be friends with his children.

I hate to say this, but there are parents who think that choosing godparents for their child is a business. They choose the rich and famous who they think can help them while their child is growing. Unfortunately, these people are also taking advantage of the situation. Later on, your child will be growing up using the influence of his famous godparent but on the bad side.

People make mistakes, and you cannot find a perfect godparent for your child. But it will be helpful if you choose them properly.

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