Don Paolo Contini, parish priest of Ghilarza, Norbello and Abbasanta, is ironic but not too much: «If in these areas I decided to eliminate the figure of the godfather or godmother, someone would set fire to my car. This figure is deeply felt». With these harsh words, the priest comments on the decision taken by the Capuchin friar Father Cristiano Raspino.
In the parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary Immaculate, in Oristano , next April the boys will receive the sacrament without the godparents by their side. A controversial decision. Don Paolo Contini expresses his point of view: «In his place I would not have taken a drastic decision, I would have asked the boys to choose. I agree that the function of the godfather understood as a person who should accompany the boy on his spiritual journey has failed. But it is also true that in particular family contexts it represents a point of reference».
Don Alessandro Enna , parish priest of Marrubiu: «I believe that claiming to attribute to the figure of the godfather and godmother the same meanings of a past time no longer makes sense as the profound historical and ecclesial changes impose a new pastoral practice. I do not agree with the decision regarding the elimination a priori of the figure for the very fact that it excludes the possibility of precious opportunities that can favor a meaningful dialogue between church and society. I believe that today more than ever we are called to favor inclusive and non-exclusive practices and even less to express moral evaluations for those who do not meet the required requisites".
Monsignor Giuseppe Sanna speaks from Cabras: «It is a risky choice. The figure of the godfather in many cases becomes essential in everyday life. Beyond faith."
