godparent duties

• baptismRitual water purification ceremony
• christeningCeremony naming a child
• sponsorFunder of activities
• guardianProtective caretaker of another
• godmotherFemale baptismal sponsor

godfather · blessing · vows · promises · church · ceremony · guidance · mentor · faith · nurture · gifts · naming · holy · spiritual · witness · responsibility · communion · confirmation

• family obligationschildcare, eldercare, family support, caregiving, financial support
• Orthodox educationSunday schools, adult education, parish school, youth ministry, youth programs
• siblingsbrother, sister, twins, siblings, brothers