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faerywings

faerywings

The Loopy-O
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Do you know how hard it is to find a Christening card for your Godson that doesn't mention God?

:help:

I know, its crazy!! Who would have thought?? LOL

I don't mind mentioning God/religion/etc... except for the fact that they are all very religious. I guess that defeats the purpose for most Christening cards.

sooo.... I need to make a card for my darling Godson who's Christening is Sunday. But I am totally blocked on how to begin. I want to find a poem (along the lines of the book sara was talking about in my other non-religious christening thread) or song lyrics to commemorate him growing up, full of faith and hope and belief in goodness in the world and beyond. But for me to give a card quoting Scripture... well, I think my brother would laugh me out of the family.

Do any of you have any ideas? Point me in the right direction? Know of a good kit that I can use?

Thank you all so much!!!
 
whatnext

whatnext

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Chris, not sure what the root of your question is, but what is a Christening if not something that involves God? this is not meant to be a criticism of anyone, (most especially you, dear one)but i dunno whether, in the case of a Christening, you can separate the two. i don't know how that would work. why DO a Christening if God isn't in there somewhere, as far as the family is concerned. forgive me if i've offended. it's not my intent.
 
faerywings

faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
Oh no- so sorry to confuse! (Its my best quality- the ability to confuse LOL)

What i need to do is to get a card for my godson to congratulate him for being Christened. But when i read all of the cards at the stores, they are written from a religious perspective, which sounds very fake coming from me- not a religious person at all. Instead of buying a card that quotes Scripture or prayer, I am trying to make a card with my own words, but obviously that isn't going very well. :p

Basically i am looking for a kit and/or quote that would be good for a spiritual, but not religious page.

Does that make more sense? Clear as mud???
 
faerywings

faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
Maybe I am reading more into this than needs be.

here is a quote that I like-

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God's handwriting -- a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing.

R. W. Emerson

If i use that for the wording and just make a simple card saying congratulations, that might work?
 
CookingMyLife

CookingMyLife

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Ok, I getcha I think Chris. (I was right there with Phylis in wondering...???) They are uber-religious and want you as a godmother despite your non-religious but good values character. If anything,the only strange part is that they have not picked a person of their own faith and beliefs. I'm gathering that they picked you as family so blood is strong for them.

I look at it as the way I sometimes send "Jewish" religious cards to my Jewish friends. I'm not but they are and I respect their beliefs.

If that kind of thing doesn't work for you, I would find a blank -nice - card and write what you hope to be as godmother. Sharing the good of the spirit in his life? Write what's in your heart...If this were my godson I'd say something like this.

Dear babyname, I am so glad your parents picked me to be your Godmother. The one who makes all things possible has many names and faces. As you grow up, I hope to be there to show you the values and beliefs that has made me more than your Aunt, but also your Godmother. You will surely find your own path as the days of your life flow, but know that I will always share my love with you and help you make the choices that will make you the man you are meant to be.
 
clarabear

clarabear

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I like that quote Chris. I would focus on the fact that you are so grateful for him and to be such an awesome part of his life and how honored you are to have the role of Godmother in his life. I mean...focus on what is important in this process for you. Since it isn't the religious aspect it is a lot to do with you and your role. That's how I would turn it if I were you.
 
faerywings

faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
Thanks ladies-I am so jumbled in my head. I want the card to be "authentic" from my heart and I am having a hard time expressing that under the ciricumstances of the ceremony.

I am surprised that you all "got me" so well!

:hug:
 
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