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.

Can my child eventually have a Christian cremation or burial if not baptised?
Yes, cremation or burial is not affected by whether or not you are...
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AnglicanGeneric Christian
00:01 - Godparents' Sunday - Ellie's Story
The Church of England
Roman CatholicGeneric Christian
00:04 - 5 - The Day of Baptism
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, N.Z.
Roman CatholicGeneric Christian
00:04 - 2 - What is Baptism
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, N.Z.
I take my duties as a godparent very seriously. I feel that your godparents are people you can run away to and confide in - and nothing will get back to your parents.
Shirley Conran - Telegraph