About a week ago, I had the very special honor of becoming a godmother of two of the cutest babies alive. Becoming a godmother has essentially changed my life and made me look at the miracle of life at a different perspective. As an almost fourteen-year-old girl, I knew that I had taken up an incredible amount of responsibility by accepting this undeniable request. Once I received that phone call, I was both a bit nervous and excited about what would happen.
The baptism
I had the best seat in the house. I sat next to the mother of Stefan and Steven (the twins) in the first pew. I have never witnessed a baptism before, so I was eager to experience the first step of becoming a full Catholic Christian. I, along with other family members that were appointed godparents, accepted the twins into the Catholic community by reciting a couple of prayers. After a series of anointing and hearing the priest preach, it was over! The twins were already getting a little warm and uncomfortable, so they were sure as glad to step out to the cold, San Francisco breeze.
The celebration
Next up was the reception! Food, food, food! As much as I loved watching the boys’ second most important day of their lives (first being their birth), hunger was about to take over. The family and friends headed off to get some grub at a nearby restaurant. We occupied the whole dining area with laughs, hugs, photo opportunities, and food. It was definitely an event to remember, and one to tell my godkids when they are much, much older.
Tips to being a good ninang/ninong
Always lend a helping hand. After all, it’s the least you could do.
Be in touch with your godkids. After you made that oath, it is your responsibility to check in on them every once in a while.
Know that you were specifically chosen to be the godparent of this child. Be the best loving godparent they ever had.
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Veronica Louise C. Mendoza, 13, is an 8th grader at St. Joseph’s Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton and was named 2010 TIME Kid Reporter. She appears on ‘V’s Log’ on ‘Adobo Nation’ shown over TFC. She believes that culture is key to knowing who you are. Her dream is to be a professional reporter and host and she hopes to inspire others.
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