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...

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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.

Where can I have my child baptised?
In the Church of England you start with a discussion with your parish church. Even if you go to another......
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AnglicanGeneric Christian
25:31 - Baptism: a Life-long Celebration
General Synod - Church of Canada
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01:53 - Why parents get their children christened
Church of England
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00:01 - Godparents' Sunday - Arun's Story
The Church of England
I have seven god children, five girls and two boys. I am good at remembering them at birthdays and Christmas - but actually there is no real handbook. I am not as religious now as I was when I was given the role (so maybe I should have been sacked), so I don't honestly think I have done much for their spiritual welfare, but I would definitely be there for them if they needed me.
Victoria Hislop - Telegraph