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Baton Rouge Christening-How Much to “Donate” to Church/Tip Priest
Posted on 2/16/24 at 11:48 pm
Posted on 2/16/24 at 11:48 pm
I’ve been honored to be a godfather, though I’m not Catholic. At all.
Just got into BR, and discussing process with the father of the godson.
How much is a typical donation to the church?
Thanks in advance.
Just got into BR, and discussing process with the father of the godson.
How much is a typical donation to the church?
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 11:55 pm to BamaCoaster
The Church isn’t hurting for money, and there’s a 6% chance the priest has molested children.
So to answer your question, it depends on who you ask. I think all the money that funds the Catholic Church is responsible for enabling the molestation of children. If there were only a few hundred children then no one would be able to say anything. But it’s 100’s of thousands of kids and it’s enabled because the Church has so much power. It has so much power because it is so well funded.
So to answer your question, it depends on who you ask. I think all the money that funds the Catholic Church is responsible for enabling the molestation of children. If there were only a few hundred children then no one would be able to say anything. But it’s 100’s of thousands of kids and it’s enabled because the Church has so much power. It has so much power because it is so well funded.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 11:55 pm to BamaCoaster
How is that possible? They put me through the wringer getting paper work, proving sacraments, etc in the Catholic Church.
I’ve never heard of making a donation to the church. Unless of course, you’re trying to grease wheels for something, which if I’m being honest, will probably work.
I’ve never heard of making a donation to the church. Unless of course, you’re trying to grease wheels for something, which if I’m being honest, will probably work.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 12:19 am to BamaCoaster
Depends on how much showmanship is involved. This guy would deserve a couple hundo easily.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 12:22 am to BamaCoaster
They got enough money, get a Bible or a nice gift for your God son. Something they’ll keep for a long time
Posted on 2/17/24 at 12:28 am to BamaCoaster
Really, I have to do this?
$3.50 is customary. Any more and you’re just showing off.
Or overcompensating…for what??
$3.50 is customary. Any more and you’re just showing off.
Or overcompensating…for what??
Posted on 2/17/24 at 12:31 am to dnm3305
quote:
The Church isn’t hurting for money, and there’s a 6% chance the priest has molested children.
So to answer your question, it depends on who you ask. I think all the money that funds the Catholic Church is responsible for enabling the molestation of children. If there were only a few hundred children then no one would be able to say anything. But it’s 100’s of thousands of kids and it’s enabled because the Church has so much power. It has so much power because it is so well funded.
I don't know what is sadder--this post or the fact that it has about as many upvotes as downvotes
Posted on 2/17/24 at 12:43 am to BamaCoaster
the simple fact that this even needs to be asked should raise some much larger questions
Posted on 2/17/24 at 1:45 am to tylerlsu2008
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How is that possible?
It's possible that the OP is just trolling. I'm not aware of any religious denomination that doesn't require the godparents to be of the same denomination as the godchild. Otherwise, that would completely defeat the entire point of having godparents to begin with - how can someone counsel someone else on their faith when they don't even share the same faith?
quote:
I’ve never heard of making a donation to the church.
No one does in this kind of a situation.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 4:03 am to TheDude321
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It's possible that the OP is just trolling. I'm not aware of any religious denomination that doesn't require the godparents to be of the same denomination as the godchild.
I concur.
Was told as long as one of us are catholic (me or godmother), we’re good.
My question is sincere and legitimate.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 4:13 am to BamaCoaster
Just be the best godfather you can and if anybody messes with the kid, they will sleep with the fishes.
I am Godfather to many kids and I love it. Officially your duties (with the Godmother) is to stand in stead if something happens to the parents so the kid is raised as a proper Catholic and you are their spiritual mentor in this process. In reality you get to spoil them rotten. If they happen to be Irish Catholic you hit the lottery as you get to teach the lad to drink, fornicate, and fight (always handy at Irish wakes).
I am Godfather to many kids and I love it. Officially your duties (with the Godmother) is to stand in stead if something happens to the parents so the kid is raised as a proper Catholic and you are their spiritual mentor in this process. In reality you get to spoil them rotten. If they happen to be Irish Catholic you hit the lottery as you get to teach the lad to drink, fornicate, and fight (always handy at Irish wakes).
Posted on 2/17/24 at 4:19 am to TheDude321
quote:
I'm not aware of any religious denomination that doesn't require the godparents to be of the same denomination as the godchild. Otherwise, that would completely defeat the entire point of having godparents to begin with - how can someone counsel someone else on their faith when they don't even share the same faith?
I am a Vatican I Catholic, Vatican II made things "different". I am the adopted godfather to a kid whose original godfather was not Catholic, just the "bestie" of the father of the kid. Was terrible which is why I had to step in. Good thing, as many decades later the kid was getting married to a nice Catholic girl and I had to get the Baptismal Certificate as the dad and original godfather were too drunk / did not care and could not remember the actual event.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 5:38 am to PerplenGold
Itemized = 200 for the sacrament, 25 for the candle, 25 for the cloth, 100 for the sacramental oil and holy water. This of course is treefitty.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 5:42 am to dnm3305
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dnm3305
Coming in hot.
But yeah.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 6:37 am to BamaCoaster
I thought you kinda needed to be catholic to be godfather?
Donation to the church for someone who isn the parent? $20-$100.
Tip for the priest if it’s a private baptism - $100
Tip for the priest if it isn’t private - $0
Donation to the church for someone who isn the parent? $20-$100.
Tip for the priest if it’s a private baptism - $100
Tip for the priest if it isn’t private - $0
Posted on 2/17/24 at 6:56 am to SixthAndBarone
One of the two godparents has to be catholic. Both are supposed to be Christian.
Posted on 2/17/24 at 7:04 am to BamaCoaster
Probably more than you tip the Eucharistic minister for weekly communion but less than you tip the priest for a big confession
Posted on 2/17/24 at 7:10 am to BamaCoaster
You are a Christian Witness.
You are not responsible for the “donation”. That’s the parents responsibility
You are not responsible for the “donation”. That’s the parents responsibility
Posted on 2/17/24 at 7:19 am to BamaCoaster
You don’t need to donate. Just get your godchild a nice gift like a cross to put in their room or children’s bible or something.
This post was edited on 2/17/24 at 7:20 am
Posted on 2/17/24 at 7:29 am to Geauxld Finger
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You are not responsible for the “donation”. That’s the parents responsibility
Understood, but the dad doesn’t know how much to donate, and obv I’m no help.
Event is in 3.5 hrs.
Any numerical advice appreciated.
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