What is a baptismal sponsor?

Answer 1

A baptismal sponsor is the same thing as a Godparent. The Godparent approaches the Church together with the catechumen (the one who is to be baptized) as a spiritual support and patron. If the one to be baptized cannot answer for him/her, such as a baby, the sponsor answers in their name and takes the responsibility of catechizing them in the faith in conjunction with the legal guardians of the child.

Answer 2

The responsibility of a baptismal sponsor is to be there for the adult or young adult as they begin their walk with Christ. The sponsor is similar to a spiritual mentor in that one will be there to give love and support that person. Hold them accountable when they start to go down the wrong path and encourage them when they are walking in right steps with Christ.

Answer 3

At least one baptism sponsor (for a child) must be a Catholic in good standing. Adults choose one for themselves and that person must be a Catholic in good standing. You are then a role model for that person as to how to live the life of a good Catholic. Especially if you are a sponsor (godparent) for a baby, your job is to help that child in their spiritual needs and in accordance with the Church.

Answer 4

Well a sponser for the baptism is to teach and guide their godchild in the path of God they act like spiritual parents. In the confirmation the sponsers is to be viewed as someone who you look up to spiritual and who you aspire to be because they follow the path of god. They have to help you enforce your bond and relationship with god

Answer 5

To help raise the child to live a Christian life, to the best of its ability, the way God wants us to.

Answer 6

To be a witness to the faith. Qualifications: Catholic, Baptized, received Eucharist,Confirmed,and age 16 or older and not a parent of one to be baptized.

Answer 7

Stands as the sponsor for the adult being baptized, answers the questions as to their fitness to be received into the Church, and vouches for them.