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I will ask. The question was more of an academic one, since I'm still learning about magic, including the ethical aspects of it.

1. Would asking my sister for a general permission to perform spells for my godchildren be ethically acceptable? Mostly, my sister doesn't believe in magic but respects that I do. Repeatedly asking her permission to do things she considers silly is a bit awkward for me, and I'm a rather private person. That would be the second reason I asked.

2. What kind of rights would a godparent in the RCC need in order to be able to perform spells, on their own, on behalf of their godchildren?

1) Of course! If she's comfortable giving you blanket permission, that's all you need.

2) Any formal permission to make religious commitments on behalf of the child.

Per definition (in RCC tradition) a baptismal Godfather is the designated male figure to take on religious instruction of the child, shall the father becomes unable to fulfill this responsibility due to death or grave injury. Other sacraments do bring their own Godfather figures, which are closer to a mentor/role model (e.g. RCC weddings include the figure of marital Godparents, who ough to be an older, married, couple that should help and advice the newly weds in an impartial way, since their natural parents are most likely to take sides).

Now, the spirit of the oath is not "to raise them as if my own children", but "to raise them, to the best of my ability, as their father/mother would have done". The letter of the oath is to raise them as "good Christians" (i.e. Roman Catholics). Depending on the exact wording of the ritual, there might be some other restrictions as well.

Regarding the original question, it is my opinion that you should consider (to the best of your ability): 1) Is this sort of magic one I would comfortably perform and still call myself an observant Catholic? and 2) Would the deceased parent approve?

1) Yes, I have no doubts that my magical practices are line with being an observant Catholic.
2) Yes, he would have. My late brother-in-law and I were closer than I am to my own brother, and I can say he wouldn't have the slightest issue with this.

There you go, then. Not that I expected less of you, or that I claimed the right to judge you, specifically. But since we are talking about the theoretical boundaries, I wanted to point out that it is not only the Christian God we have duties towards, but to the Faithful Departed as well.

Bless you, brother!

Thank you, and bless you as well!

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