A guide for godparents

You're a very important person in your godchild's family! They have chosen you to be a big part of your godchild's life and faith - to be with them on an amazing journey of discovery that lasts a lifetime. This guide offers you just some ideas for being a great godparent. You may have many more ideas of your own along the way.

 

 

A dad and a baby

The role of a godparent

Discover more about what it means to be a good godparent
Godparents looking on as little boy is baptised

The godparents’ promises

Discover more about promises you will make and what they mean
Mum holding a baby in christening robe surrounded by godparents

Preparing for the big day

Tips to prepare for the big day and for the years ahead as a godparent
a child's bright yellow wellies standing on an adult's wellies in field with daisies

Continuing the journey

After the christening day, the amazing journey of faith continues.

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Continuing the journey after a christening

There are lots of ways to continue the amazing journey of faith as a family. It’s not just about special times, but about the ordinary times of wonder, love and joy – and the times when things go wrong.

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Source URL: https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings/guide-godparents