In researching this article, it’s clear that the godparent decisions can be a significant one, though the role of a godparent has taken on many different forms.
Some say a godparent is a mentor to the family, while others select a person for their ability to become a legal guardian if need be. Some are simply chosen for their connection to the parents, and some godparents are a last resort.
If children aren’t baptised, godparents can still be chosen and then confirmed in a ceremony, but sometimes it can be a verbal agreement.
So we want to know today, do you think godparents are necessary? Are you a godparent?