god-child
Spiritual sponsor's ward
A god-child is someone for whom another person has assumed spiritual responsibility at baptism.
The godparent traditionally pledges to guide the child's religious upbringing: She's been my godmother since I was a baby, and I'm her only god-child.
Also spelled as one word: godchild.
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- fontCharacter style set
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
holy water · gown · naming · dedication · rite · anointing · ceremony · church
Trust without proof
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- prayerAddress to deity
- protectionGuarding against harm
- soulInnermost animating essence
salvation · grace · devotion · covenant · sanctification · sacred · holy · spiritual guidance
Funder of activities
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- guideLeader or instruction book
benefactor · patron · bond · responsibility · commitment · namesake · chosen family · special relationship
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- fontCharacter style set
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
sacrament · holy water · gown · naming · dedication · rite · anointing · ceremony · church · altar
faith
Trust without proof
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- prayerAddress to deity
- protectionGuarding against harm
soul · salvation · grace · devotion · covenant · sanctification · sacred · holy · spiritual guidance · religious upbringing
sponsor
Funder of activities
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
guide · benefactor · patron · bond · responsibility · commitment · namesake · chosen family · special relationship
ward
Protected person; division