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"godparent" and "sponsor" mean the same. Meaning they are the representatives of the child.

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Who will be the boy's sponsor at the baptism"?

The boy's sponsor at the baptism will be his godparent.


What do the godparents receive at baptism?

to be a godparent


Can a Jehovah witness be a godparent to a catholic baptism?

No. A godparent needs to be Catholic. If there is one catholic godparent, another sponsor can be admitted as Chrsitian witness only, if not Catholic, but Jehovah would not be condidered Christian as they have different belief in the creed we recite during baptism


In baptism does the witness have to be Catholic?

At least one Godparent must be Catholic.


Why is a godparent needed at a catholic baptism?

In case something happens to a parent, there will be a godparent to insure the child continues his/her religious education until Confirmation.


What does a sponsor do?

One who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation; a godparent Read more


Can a godparent be changed?

It depends on the religion in question, but in Catholicism the godparents are the witnesses to baptism and you can't retrospectively change who witnessed something.


How are godparents relate to the rite of baptism?

A godparent is a child’s representative at the baptism. A baby is unable to understand or respond during the service, so it’s your job to make certain commitments on their behalf.


What does god parents relate to the rite of baptism?

A godparent is a child’s representative at the baptism. A baby is unable to understand or respond during the service, so it’s your job to make certain commitments on their behalf.


What is the purpose of a godparent?

It is to look after the child, if both parents do die.


Traditionally who should buy the baby clothing for a Christening or Baptism?

The godparent's traditionally purchase the baby clothing for a Christening or Baptism. Nowadays that tradition has fallen by the wayside quite considerably with the grandparents picking up that role.


Can a non catholic be a christian?

.Catholic AnswerIf you mean can a protestant be a Godparent for a Catholic, then the answer is no. The Godparent's job is to bring the child up in the Catholic faith, and the first basic requirement of a Godparent is that they are a good practicing Catholic.