goddaughters
Spiritual daughters collectively
Goddaughters is the plural of goddaughter—a female for whom someone serves as godparent, taking on a ceremonial role in her religious upbringing or spiritual life.
The relationship is established through baptism or a similar ceremony: He sent birthday cards to both his goddaughters every year.
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- CatholicPapal church adherent
- AnglicanChurch of England member
Protestant · congregation · parish · holy water · font · blessing · clergy · priest
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- sponsorFunder of activities
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
namesake · guardian · mentor · protector · commitment · vow · promise · responsibility
Infant's ceremonial dedication garment
- baptismal fontVessel for sacramental water
- naming ceremonyRitual bestowing official name
- white dressPale-hued women's garment
- candleWax stick with wick
certificate · celebration · reception · gifts · jewelry · cross necklace · keepsake · heirloom
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- CatholicPapal church adherent
Anglican · Protestant · congregation · parish · holy water · font · blessing · clergy · priest · minister
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- sponsorFunder of activities
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
ceremony · namesake · guardian · mentor · protector · commitment · vow · promise · responsibility · spiritual
christening gown
Infant's ceremonial dedication garment
- baptismal fontVessel for sacramental water
- naming ceremonyRitual bestowing official name
- white dressPale-hued women's garment
candle · certificate · celebration · reception · gifts · jewelry · cross necklace · keepsake · heirloom · tradition