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- DictionaryGod·par·ent/ˈɡädˌper(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a person who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education.
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In denominations of Christianity, a godparent or sponsor is someone who bears witness to a child's baptism (christening) and later is willing to help in their catechesis, as well as their lifelong spiritual formation. In the past, in some countries, the role carried some legal obligations as well as religious responsibilities. Wikipedia