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godparent

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god·par·ent  (gdpârnt, -pr-)
n.
A godfather or a godmother.
godparent [ˈgɒdˌpɛərənt]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who stands sponsor to another at baptism
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Noun1.godparent - a person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism
godfather - any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
godmother - any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
sponsor, supporter, patron - someone who supports or champions something


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At many parishes, when babies are to be baptized during the Sunday liturgy, the parents, child, and godparents are part of the entrance procession, joining the presider, servers, crossbearer, and so forth.
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The mysterious King of Shadow Valley builds Rodriguez a woodland palace, names him his heir, and serves as godparent to the children of Serafina's and Rodriguez's consummated (not courtly) love.
Lord Dunsany and the Great War: Don Rodriguez and the rebirth of ... by Carlson, David J. / Mythlore
Of course they have to be supported by their parents, priests, relatives, and especially by their godparents.
From Steven Istvan Szakaczki re concerned Catholic parent by Catholic Insight
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