patrini: father-like figures
matrinae: mother-like figures
levantes: the washing ones (referring to their role at baptism)
susceptores: the lifting up ones (referring to their role at baptism)
compater: co-father
commater: co-mother
sponsores: sponsors, protectors
In Latin American culture, godparents, or "padrinos," hold significant social and spiritual roles, often serving as mentors and guides for their godchildren. This relationship is celebrated during religious ceremonies, such as baptisms and confirmations, where godparents are seen as responsible for the spiritual upbringing of their godchildren. The bond extends beyond religious duties, fostering strong familial ties and community support. Additionally, godparents often participate in important life events, reinforcing their integral role in the cultural fabric of Latin American societies.
You need godparents because if your parents die and you have nobody to look after you then your godparents can look after you.
I don't think he had godparents.
You can only have Catholic godparents or Orthodox godparents. No protestants can be godparents in the Catholic Church.
before you have a communion you asksomeone close to you if they want to be your godparents. and there job is if there parents die the godparents will take care of him/her.
You can't. Fairy GodParents don't exist.
There is not usually any legal documentation of Godparents. This is a private agreement between parents and Godparents. Sometimes Godparents are listed in a Power of Attorney or a will.
There are no godparents what so ever in the bible because there is no such thing called Godparents when it comes to the bible because God is taking care of you
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
No muslims don't have godparents because it is only suppost to be for christianity
Poseidon did not have "godparents", his parents were Titan gods, Rhea and Cronus.
No. Godpare nts is not a proper nou n.