Person who sponsors a child's baptism.
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Examples for "godparent "
Examples for "godparent "
1 Another Van Cutsem brother, William, is also a godparent to Prince George.
2 Lance, heated and indignant, frankly appealed to his godparent on this score.
3 A person invited to act as godparent should not refuse without good reason.
4 Do you know the original purpose of a godparent , Mr.
5 But more usually a godparent at a distance is telegraphed:
1 When he came of age, he himself had to choose the name-andthe godfather or godmother - that he liked best.
2 I should like to know what sane godfather or godmother would give one the name of 'Tootsicums' in one's baptism.
3 The absent godfather or godmother is then said to be sponsor by proxy and becomes the real godparent of the one baptized.
4 Never invite any friends to be godfather or godmother , who are not of the same church as the child to be baptized.
5 Have any of you here ever stood godfather or godmother to any young person in this parish who is not yet confirmed?
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