godchild
Spiritual sponsor's ward
A godchild is a child for whom an adult serves as godparent—a person who sponsors the child at baptism and traditionally assumes responsibility for their religious upbringing.
The relationship is spiritual rather than biological: My godchild turns five next month.
The term implies an ongoing bond, though the actual closeness varies widely.
Ceremony naming a child
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- fontCharacter style set
- gownLong formal garment
- candleWax stick with wick
sacrament · blessing · vows · holy water · rite · altar · church · priest
Trust without proof
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- prayerAddress to deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- protectionGuarding against harm
commitment · covenant · sacred trust · religious duty · church · Christian · Catholic · Anglican
Related people together
- sponsorFunder of activities
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- benefactorOne who gives aid
ward · charge · chosen family
Guidance from experienced person
- upbringingChildhood care and training
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
teaching · support · counsel · direction · formation · moral guidance · role model · instruction
christening
Ceremony naming a child
candle · sacrament · blessing · vows · holy water · rite · altar · church · priest · minister
faith
Trust without proof
protection · commitment · covenant · sacred trust · religious duty · church · Christian · Catholic · Anglican · Protestant
family
Related people together
- sponsorFunder of activities
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
benefactor · ward · charge · chosen family
mentorship
Guidance from experienced person
- upbringingChildhood care and training
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- adviceGuidance on decisions
wisdom · teaching · support · counsel · direction · formation · moral guidance · role model · instruction · encouragement
beloved
One who is treasured
precious · special · adored · favored · endearing · darling · affectionate · protected · nurtured
- spiritual kinshipspiritual father, compadre, comadre, soul brother, soul sister
- family membersmother, father, sister, brother, son
- family termsparents, nuclear family, mothers, extended family, fathers
- loved onesspouse, partner, mother, father, parents
- extended familyaunt, uncle, grandparents, grandparent, great aunt
- paired rolesmentor, protege, master, apprentice, teacher
godchildgodparent
Baptismal ceremony guardian
godmother · godfather · sponsor · spiritual guardian · mentor