Prayer of godparents to bring blessings and protection

When parents discover the pregnancy, they begin to have a series of doubts and a long list of preparations emerges. One of the details is the choice of two people to monitor the child’s religious development. If you were chosen, godparents prayer can help promote spiritual cleansing and bring assistance on this journey!

What do the godparents represent?

Godfathers and godmothers present someone for baptism or confirmation, with the implicit commitment to provide them with what they need in the absence of their parents. They are also of great importance in religious life, contributing with teachings to help with personal formation and development.

Godparents Prayer

“O Lord Jesus Christ, who takes children into the arms of Your mercy and makes them living members of Your Church, I beseech You to grant grace to my godson so that he may grow in Your faith, obey Your Word and persevere in Your love so that, strengthened by Your Holy Spirit, I can resist temptations, overcome evil, rejoice in the life that now is, and dwell with You in the life that is to come, through Your merits.

O merciful Savior, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, who lives and reigns as one God forever and ever.
Amen.”

Source: Dr. Filó

Rosary for godchildren

Start with: In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen! I believe in God the Father (…). Our Father, Who art in heaven (…). Hail Mary, full of Grace (…) (3x).

Say: Jesus, for You I want to live. Teach me to love and care.

In smaller accounts:

1st Mystery: Jesus, bless my godson. (10X)

2nd Mystery: Jesus, protect my godson. (10X)

3rd Mystery: Jesus, enlighten my godson. (10X)

4th Mystery: Jesus, keep my godson. (10X)

5th Mystery: Jesus, guide my godson. (10X)

For larger accounts:

My dear godson, may God bless your life, protect you from all evil, illuminate your path, protect you from the dangers of the world and guide your steps.

Close with: My godson, wherever you are, may God keep you standing! (3X)

Source: Canção Nova

Godmother’s prayer

“Hail, O Our Lady of la Salette, who wisely showed us the need to pray for our godchildren. Intercede for us, godmothers, with Your Son Jesus and teach us to understand our role of instructing our godchildren in the Catholic faith and to faithfully carry out the mission of accompanying them with presence and good examples of Christian testimony, walking alongside your side and building a life with responsibility, based on the word of God.

Mother of humility, may we be pure in heart like children. Mother of obedience, may we always be obedient to the teachings of Your Son, Jesus. Mother of unity, may we be examples for our godchildren. Oh, beautiful Lady, may she intercede for our service and inspire us to be better every day.
Amen!”

Source: The Secret

Baptism Godparents Prayer

“Heavenly Father, let this child grow up with grace and love. May she learn to follow Jesus, through the influence of the Holy Spirit. She is a true son of hers, and we pray that she will serve him faithfully all her days.

We pray for guidance and strength for this child’s parents and family. May your examples, wise advice and love make you live a life of strength, justice, faith, love, joy and peace. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.”

Source: eHow

Prayer from godchildren to godparents

“Jesus, bless my godmother and my godfather! These special people who will always be with me. May the Lord always be with them, illuminating, guiding and directing their steps.

May the Lord Jesus always cover them with his precious blood, and may you be a protective shield for them against every attack of the enemy; May the Lord always hear your prayers and may they ascend to his presence; May they feel your constant presence in their lives, and may the Holy Mary always be in front of them, freeing them from all difficulties. In the name of Jesus, Amen!”

Source: Godmothers and Goddaughters Owls

Prayer for Confirmation godparents

“Holy Spirit, Divine Friend, I received the grace to be this young man’s godfather/godmother. My heart is happy! I ask You, Divine Light, to enlighten me so that I may be a witness, support and sign of your love and fidelity to the commitment made by this godchild in the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation.

You, Holy Spirit, who are the love of the Father and the Son, the Gentle Breeze that animates life, protect, guide and comfort this godchild with Your gifts in every moment of his/her life. May he/she, who chose me to help him/her on this path of faith, be encouraged by Your presence and respond to Your calls, today and always. Amen.”

Source: Nilo de Melo’s blog

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