6 Tips For Long-distance Godparenting

Each sponsor who lives in a country, while his godson lives in another country must feel a bit "concerned about how to do justice to his role. I felt the same way recently when one of my best friends and colleagues confided to his daughter eldest precious to me as one of his two seconds. The family lives in the Caribbean, and I'm in Central America. It is true, not too far. But I'm not in the same country and is still in a long business trip distance. As in any relationship, the distance can have a negative impact. Since you asked, I thought about my role. Besides, I'm used to using the shoes - which gives advice to parents on this issue. I have therefore decided to return to examine and listen to my personal advice. This is wise, I think, before my God, they decide to divorce me. Being a sponsor is much more serious than many believe. I could say the obvious to some. However, the fact is that many people (including some parents) tend to see this responsibility as a position of status and prestige without realizing that a great responsibility has been placed in their hands. So I made a list for me and I am sharing with you. 6 Useful Tips for Parents Long Distance ceremony Participate God first - no matter how far you live. You must be present in this first ceremony of baptism or dedication. Some churches have become imperative. My sister and my colleague and Moravia, and my presence is mandatory. I believe that this ceremony will not fail! Make a chart of your child or children of God, I have 6! I learned of this excellent idea and thought it was so handy. Keep the table in a prominent place. It can be a mini on the big day or a tapestry on a wall in the bedroom or office. Use this table to also increase their prayers for his godson. A list of their names, date of birth, date of baptism or dedication, other rites of passage as the first day of school and so on. In this sense, it needs the help of parents to send in information updates and pictures. Pray regularly - Keep the godson (s) on your prayer list and pray for them. The main role of spiritual food, and buy expensive gifts, is the most important thing you can get someone to sponsor a child. Maintain contact and communication - Even before the child can talk, ask parents to put him or her on the phone to get used to your voice heard. Trust me, your godson will recognize his voice the first time they meet physically. Write and send cards with the anniversary of Baptism / Dedication, birthdays, graduations, and just to say, I'm thinking of you children. Today there seems to be born knowing how to use a computer. They are more advanced there. If you're reading this line, then it time is not too old. Keep in touch through the Internet via e-mail and instant messengers. This may be a useful tool for contact and his godson knows he or she has someone who can speak well to his parents . Spend time together - when you can spend time with his godson's family or invite your child to talk with you. This could include summer vacation or school breaks and the use of other of their vacation time. Giving food Spiritual Care and Gifts - All too often parents do not seek godparents to the spiritual care they can do, but for their ability to buy their children expensive gifts. Parents have lost the meaning of this religious function. Properly understood, the God parents, must assess its role primarily as support in education and spiritual education of children. Even if you are away, you can still give meaningful gifts that will help to affirm the spiritual care and education of his godson. It is logical for While their gifts are mostly religious in nature. This is not an easy choice, when in competition with violent video games, dolls that cry the retail version of beauty, toys and other unnecessary and psychologically damaging. Then I heard each standard question to ask now. "Where the hell do I get these" spiritual food gifts "that are not boring? Play, which is a whole new story. I'm still trying to look out for my suggestions. Happy sponsorships with the renewed commitment!