More than a Ceremony: What it Means to be a Catholic Godparent

In brief

Alejandra Bravo, the director of evangelization and family life ministries for the Archdiocese of Denver, suggests that the Church's requirements for godparents serve a mission to help children grow in faith, follow Christ, and eventually become saints.

Bravo notes that baptism preparation can sometimes feel like a burden to parents rather than good news. She suggests that changing how parents approach this preparation could shift the focus toward the deeper spiritual responsibilities involved in the sacrament.