godsons
Male spiritual protégés
Godsons are male godchildren—boys or men for whom someone has accepted spiritual responsibility, traditionally at baptism.
A godparent pledges to support the child's religious upbringing and often maintains a special relationship throughout life: He treated his godsons like his own children.
Baptismal sponsors for children
- godfatherMale baptismal guardian
- godmotherFemale baptismal sponsor
- familyRelated people together
- nephewSibling's male offspring
ward · heir · lineage · clan · heritage · ancestry · genealogy · kin
Ceremony naming a child
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- fontCharacter style set
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
holy water · gown · vows · dedication · sacrament · church · priest · minister
Trust without proof
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- prayerAddress to deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- pietySincere religious devotion
worship · sacred · divine · religious · church · confirmation · communion · scripture
Advice for decisions
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- supportTo uphold or sustain
influence · teaching · coaching · development · inspiration · fostering · encouragement · counsel
godparents
Baptismal sponsors for children
nephew · ward · heir · lineage · clan · heritage · ancestry · genealogy · kin · relative
christening
Ceremony naming a child
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- fontCharacter style set
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
blessing · holy water · gown · vows · dedication · sacrament · church · priest · minister · altar
faith
Trust without proof
piety · worship · sacred · divine · religious · church · confirmation · communion · scripture · doctrine
guidance
Advice for decisions
support · influence · teaching · coaching · development · inspiration · fostering · encouragement · counsel · stewardship