godparenthood
Baptismal sponsor role
Godparenthood is the state or role of being a godparent—a person who sponsors a child at baptism and traditionally assumes responsibility for the child's religious upbringing.
The term extends to the relationship itself and its attendant duties: She took her godparenthood seriously, attending every milestone in the boy's life.
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- fontCharacter style set
- churchPlace of Christian worship
- vowsSolemn binding promises
ritual · sacrament · altar · priest · minister · gown · blessing · prayer
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
protection · care · upbringing · wisdom · direction · influence · counsel · advice
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- fontCharacter style set
- churchPlace of Christian worship
vows · ritual · sacrament · altar · priest · minister · gown · blessing · prayer · witnesses
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- responsibilityState of being answerable
guardian · protection · care · upbringing · wisdom · direction · influence · counsel · advice · encouragement
faith
Trust without proof
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
covenant · blessing · religion · doctrine · piety · sanctity · tradition · sacrament · prayer · godliness
- folk traditionsfolk songs, folk dance, folk dances, folk tunes, folklore
godfather, sponsored, parenthood, godmother, godchild, godparents, godson, godparent, goddaughter