Most people don’t take being a god parent seriously

I don’t think people do take it seriously. It’s just society nowadays and nothing to do with your worth obviously. The main thing is to be someone who encourages Christian faith in their child until they are confirmed. I have to say as a godparent I have failed miserably tho I was honored to be asked and I took it seriously but I wasn’t even invited to my godchild’s confirmation. I was gutted as I had taken him to Mass once (wish I had done more!) and really was prepared to be there for my god child! God childs family are not religious at all and only got confirmation to get into a certain school. So I was just a pawn really. Disappointing but as I said, it’s society. My sibling is def not religious and the christening was just photo op. Nothing legally binding in the event of death of a parent either I imagine. Your question has made me realise that all I can do for my god children is to pray for them and I’ll say one for you 🙏🏻 🙌

My DCs have four god parents each = 8.

2 have completely disappeared as friendships with their dad have faded

4 are “facebook friends” and see DCs maybe once a year due to our divorce.

2 are engaged and have stepped up when stepping up was required.

My own godparents were similar. My godfather was like a loved uncle and my godmother lost contact with my parents when I was around ten.

Lots of people were christened simply because it was the done thing 30+ years ago. So yes, most godparents did not take it very seriously as they weren't usually very religious. It was just a nice way to acknowledge some important friends/family.

Less people are christened now, and I'm not really sure if godparents take it more seriously as a result but it would make sense as they would likely be more religious.