It seems that the role of Godparents is becoming less and less frequent in today's society. We have also decided to consider the people who would get the kids (if something happened to us) as their "godparents". A non-Catholic Christian may serve as a Christian witness, but there must be at least one Catholic godparent. JenniferP 10:41 am on April 17, 2012 There's a really good book called If Darwin Prayed, it's soul food for Christians who believe in science too. These include: Being a Positive Role Model. We will be raising our kids non-religious. Tons of people now -- people who marry outside of their religion; people who aren't religious at all -- want to have some sort of ceremony introducing their baby to world and the people they love, but they don't want to go the traditional baptism route (hi). Another person, a Christian, may witness the baptism along with the Catholic godparent. They're the non religious members of her team. If what you are looking for are guardians for your child in case something happens to you. sure you can choose godparents without a baptism but there will be nothing official on paper saying the people you picked are godparents. Being a Godparent is a large responsibility and also a great honor. Godparents are like the extended family of their godchild. ... non-religious "godparents", I suggest "guardians". The Godparents primary responsibility is to ensure that your child is raised in the Catholic faith, should you fail to do so. Choose godparents regardless -- just don't refer to them as "godparents." It is a huge honor so, before asking, you must think about whether the individual will be prepared and able to fulfill the role. It is necessary to have one godparent who is a Catholic. The importance of the role for the Godparent and your child will depend on the significance that you apply. 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