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It has been reported that Mr Anderson and Miss May may have been chosen as godparents

I didn't know it at the time, but I was starting on a path toward becoming the witness to light Pope Benedict XVI spoke of in a 2010 homily: "The children who are about to be baptized must walk in this light throughout their lives, helped by the words and example of their parents and their godparents. The latter must strive to nourish with their words and the witness of their lives the torch of the children's faith so that they may be shining example in this world of ours, all too often groping in the darkness of doubt, and bring it the light of the gospel which is life and hope."

Carmelo Arada of the Manila Archdiocese's Commission on Liturgy said the thinking that godchildren should seek their godparents during Christmas to ask for gifts should be corrected.

As one would expect, there were a number of no-shows among these VIP godparents, who didn't even bother to send their proxies.

For a spiritual and theological interpretation of Catholic sponsorship, see Stephen Gudeman, "Spiritual Relationships and Selecting a Godparent," Man 10, no.

Parents and godparents gather at the font with the child; declarations or promises are made on behalf of the child that they believe in God and will bring the child up to follow Jesus.

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'Yes, I was asked to be a godparent of the couple but I had to graciously excuse myself from attending because of prior engagement,' Medialdea said in a text message.

A godparent who stays connected throughout your child's life, who checks on your child often, who makes himself or herself available for conversations and consultations, who visits and spends time with your kids, and who will always want the best for your child is much more important than one who sends money but is almost always nowhere to be found, who sends gifts but doesn't care much about your children.

RONNIE Wood is lining up Rod Stewart to be a godparent to one of his new tots.

Asking someone to be your child's godparent may seem like an offer they can't refuse, but that doesn't mean it is an easy job.

William's lifelong friend Hugh van Cutsem, will also be joining as a godparent on Prince George's christening at St James's Palace, while the rest of the three godparents are yet to be announced.

Thanks to a Godparent sponsorship scheme and donations, Rod has kept the charity going and now helps about 20,000 kids each year.

The revelation has raised questions about what kind of role a godparent plays in a 21st-century, post-religious world.