Being Wiccan and a godparent?

[Nightfire03]

Some friends of mine just found out there having a baby. And I found out that im in the running to be the god parent. Now I know this is a grate honor but im not Christian im Wiccan. Even thow I was rased and baptized catholic , I converted to paganism when I was 18. And I don't know what to think about being god parent to this child if they ask me. In a way I want to a lot because I love my friends and want to be there for them and there famley in anyway I can. But than agin it just seems odd in some way. Can you all give me your thoughts on the matter?

[missjef]

have you considered maybe being an "unofficial" god-parent? im sure your friends wouldnt mind this idea, and if you want to then it seems like a good solution, since im not sure whether wiccan's can become godparents.
i'd ask your friends about this, and see what they suggest?
hope it goes well :-)

[muppeteer]

isnt christianity born from wicca anyway? i would not worry & just go for it. the role of godparent is to support the parents in raising the child, take it out, give it presents & mayme look after it if something happens to mum & dad. if the parents know you are wiccan & are not bothered (even though they must be christian) then dont worry- just keep quiet to the church.

[Ethel]

The role of the god-parent is also ensuring the child is raised in a Christian way, supporting and guiding the journey through life within the concept of the Church.

As the Christening is taking place in a Christian church then I don't believe you should be god-parent.

You can be a sponsor - the vicar will ask who will sponsor this child and quite clearly you are ideal. Within the family you can have whatever title you are all comfortable with.

[rockyracoon]

I'm with Ethel, the sole purpose of a Godparent is to help the child in it's Christian life. I don't think the priest/vicar would be too happy about a pagan being a godparent. But that being said almost all of my friends who have baptised their children have never set foot in a church again so it is very superficial, if this was the case with your friends then I don't suppose it would matter a jot what you are.