Christening

Sugarbomb

hi. My sister has asked me to be godmother for her little girl. I am just wondering do I have to sign anything like a register? My handwriting is pretty terrible..

Thanks.

dvae

you must write out a statement on the merits of being a god parent in front of the priest and the patents and then sign. (something about 200 words is usually enough)

gcgirl

You actually don't even have to turn up, its only a ceremony

Lisha

I just remember godparents signing their name once only.
Was done in back room if church with only priest present
Obviously dvae is joking

lmaopml

Sugarbomb wrote: »

hi. My sister has asked me to be godmother for her little girl. I am just wondering do I have to sign anything like a register? My handwriting is pretty terrible..

Thanks.

Hi,
Congratulations on being your nieces God Mother I have two God sons and they are very special to me, also my nephews.


You'll sign a register, a baptismal register. It's no big deal, I wouldn't worry about hand writing at all, it's not something you sign in front of a congregation or anything, you're called aside to sign it.

On the handwriting side of things - ever see most GP's handwriting? Most of them are pretty indecipherable - looks like a wavy line with a dot here or there. Your's I'm quite sure is better than that

Most of all enjoy the day - and your new God child.

Manach

Just never ever ever forget their birthday

endacl

I did it last year OP. Wore a suit. That's as complicated as participating got.

lmaopml

endacl wrote: »

I did it last year OP. Wore a suit. That's as complicated as participating got.

Finding a nice suit is really difficult - Marks have some nice ones, but they can be quite expensive tbh.

Most of all do you remember the date?

The words you spoke? Renewing a baptismal vow? Yikes.

The outfit is nice, but the child is absolutely somebody that you can't disregard as your 'pledged' God child - I'm quite sure you will make a good one, a little different, but nonetheless a good one, with a sense of humour that is a really cool quality.

endacl

lmaopml wrote: »

The outfit is nice, but the child is absolutely somebody that you can't disregard as your 'pledged' God child - I'm quite sure you will make a good one, a little different, but nonetheless a good one, with a sense of humour that is a really cool quality.

I'm afraid it didn't go down too well with some of my more usual forum-mates.

There's a thread floating about here somewhere...

indy_man

endacl wrote: »

I did it last year OP. Wore a suit. That's as complicated as participating got.

Your Don Corleone to that kid now, thats now so bad.

retalivity

hijacking this thread as its vaguely related...

I have to go to a christening for a friends child on sunday, what is considered a standard gift? Card and cash? If so, how much? This would be a good friend & his wife, not family, and I think it's the first time i've had to go to a christening as an adult, so i've no idea what/how much to give.

Sandals and Shorts

Just a card and a small token gift, like a bit of baby clothing or something like that is fine. It's up to you. I don't think the parents will be expecting much.