Godparents

Asked to be a Godparent? Not sure what it means? What is the religious bit? What are your responsibilities? How to be a great Godparent...

Parents

Do you need Godparents? How do you choose?
What are you asking? How to choose great Godparents...

Is your child about to be baptised? Have you just been asked to be a Godparent? Maybe you are thinking about how to build a relationship with your Godchild? Or perhaps you are stuck for a present to celebrate Baptism / Birthday / Christmas?

The Godparent Guide will take you by the hand and walk you through the process. From history to tradition, the religious meaning to other approaches and with plenty of ideas on how to build a relationship, this is the starting point to help you be the best possible Godparent.

What do I have to do?
You turn up at the baptism service and make your promises. You agree to support the child in their faith......
Nothing formally, but expectations from the parents may vary - it might be a present at birthday and Christmas, or......
Click to find out more...
Generic Christian
05:42 - How to Be a Godparent with Nancy McLaughlin
Church Next
Roman CatholicGeneric Christian
03:40 - Who can be a godparent? Can I have two godmothers?
The Catholic TV Network
AnglicanGeneric Christian
01:53 - Why parents get their children christened
Church of England
...presence is better than presents (though the child may not always agree). The more time you give to your godchild, the more popular you'll become. Especially with the parents.
Ian Valentine - Telegraph