godfathership
Godparent's official role
Godfathership is the state or role of being a godfather—a man who sponsors a child at baptism and traditionally takes responsibility for the child's religious education.
The term extends to any mentorship or patronage relationship resembling this bond.
His godfathership of the young musician launched her career.
Like godfather itself, godfathership can carry connotations of powerful behind-the-scenes influence, sometimes with undertones of organized crime associations.
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- godsonBaptismally sponsored boy
- sponsorFunder of activities
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
sacrament · vow · church · faith · catechism · communion · blessing · ceremony
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- godsonBaptismally sponsored boy
- sponsorFunder of activities
confirmation · sacrament · vow · church · faith · catechism · communion · blessing · ceremony · guardian
benefactor
One who gives aid
philanthropy · endowment · supporter · financier · advocate · protector · funding · donor · champion · benefaction
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
counsel · wisdom · tutelage · coaching · guidance · support · influence · elder · sage · patronage
goddess, ungodly, godfather, godmother, godchild, godparents, godparent, goddaughter, godfathers