What are traditional godparent's responsibilities?

Answer by  greysquirrel (239)

Traditionally, god parents were the people that would care for the child should the parent's pass away. Today, this is typically taken care of in wills. And, today, a god parent is largely a symbolic position associated with gift giving.

Answer by  anne (336)

Traditionally godparents were expected to replace the parents when they were not able to care for the god-child anymore, in case of parents' death for example. Godparents were also expected to look after the religious education of the god-child and accompany the child at mass and each of the sacraments.

Answer by  Zoso (869)

In Christian religions godparents were traditionally responsible for sponsoring a child's baptism ceremony, and more generally for looking after the child's religious education. There's also a vague understanding that godparents serve as guardians if the parents die or became unable to provide for their kids. Being named as a godparent carries has no formal legal obligation.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

1. Ensure the religious up-bringing of the child 2. In many societies, god-parents were also the first in line to take in the child if orphaned