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Godparents
This is an important role and the following rules apply in the Church of
England:
- Each child should have a minimum of two godparents, one
man and one woman, and we
recommend no more than four godparents per child. However one adult can be a
godparent to more than one child.
- Godparents must themselves be baptised.*
- They must be over 16 years old.
In the church service godparents will be required to make promises on behalf of
your child and they need to be comfortable with these promises. To help prepare
them for this vital role it is helpful if they attend the baptism preparation
evening.
Being a godparent doesn't mean becoming the child's legal guardian but it does
mean promising to be a special friend to your child to help them to grow and
develop their friendship with God.
Please speak to your Baptism Visitor if you need to discuss godparents.
*If you have chosen someone to be a Godparent who isn't baptised they can still
be a 'Baptism Supporter' and take an active part in the service and in your
child's life. Please speak to your baptism visitor or a member of the clergy if
you have further questions.
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