To the visible eye, I am not a very good godmother. By outside, tangible measures, I am failing. In the years that followed ...

Being a godparent is rooted in the formation of a lifelong relationship. Another name for the role of godparent is baptismal sponsor. There are many ways to live out this calling even if you haven't ...

COMMENTARY: As the Catholic Church prepares to celebrate All Saints Day, let’s ponder not just those who have been canonized but those whom Pope Francis beautifully calls the ‘saints next door.’ Pope ...

The presider at baptism asks the godparents, “Are you ready to help the parents of this child in their duty as Christian parents?” And the godparents respond, “We are.” But are they? Baptism rites all ...

IN reply to Mr Fogg's letter to myself (BEN, March 23), he states that no minister will tell him or his family when to go to church, and that Christians don't have to go to church. The fact is that ...

The Vatican released a document Wednesday affirming that individuals suffering from gender-identity disorders are allowed to be baptized or be named as godparents under specific circumstances. The ...

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared July 3, 2011. Dear Carolyn: We just got an invitation to the baptism of my seventh nephew on my husband’s side. Once again, we were not considered as ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Once again, we begin the annual season of Lent, as a time of preparation for the celebration of the Lord's Paschal Mystery, during Holy Week and Easter. During ...

How many godparents can you have? Each child should have at least three godparents although they can have as many as the parent wishes. Usually girls have two godmothers and one godfather whilst boys ...

Transsexual people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to ...