godfatherhood
Spiritual parental role
Godfatherhood is the state or role of being a godfather—a man who sponsors a child at baptism, taking responsibility for their religious upbringing.
The term extends to any protective or mentoring relationship resembling that bond: He took his godfatherhood seriously, checking in on his godson every month.
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- sponsorFunder of activities
- faithTrust without proof
church · ceremony · rite · vow · blessing · dedication · confirmation · holy
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- guideLeader or instruction book
- adviserOne giving professional guidance
- counselorOne who advises
- tutorIndividual instruction provider
coach · wisdom · guidance · counsel · instruction · teaching · nurture · development
One who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- sponsorFunder of activities
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- supportTo uphold or sustain
backing · funding · endowment · donation · grant · contribution · charity · generosity
Protective caretaker of another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- defenderOne who guards another
- custodianGuardian of a place
- keeperOne who guards
watchman · safeguard · champion · shelter · refuge · oversight · ward · charge
Put on attire
- bossWorkplace superior
- CorleoneMob clan surname
- BrandoLegendary American film actor
- consigliereMafia boss's trusted counselor
underboss · capo · Cosa Nostra · omertà · crime family · syndicate · mobster · kingpin
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- sponsorFunder of activities
faith · church · ceremony · rite · vow · blessing · dedication · confirmation · holy · sacred
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
tutor · coach · wisdom · guidance · counsel · instruction · teaching · nurture · development · influence
benefactor
One who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- sponsorFunder of activities
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
support · backing · funding · endowment · donation · grant · contribution · charity · generosity · investment
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
keeper · watchman · safeguard · champion · shelter · refuge · oversight · ward · charge · responsibility
don
Put on attire
consigliere · underboss · capo · Cosa Nostra · omertà · crime family · syndicate · mobster · kingpin · underworld
fatherhood, godfather, godmother, godchild, godson, godparent, goddaughter, godfathers, godmothers