Not many people note the significance of a Godfather, and it’s not just a title for a christening, it can actually be an extremely important role. Traditionally, a Godfather was the individual whose role it was to take care of a child if anything happened to the child’s birth parents. It’s a Christina term and though this is not necessarily the case today, the Godfather is supposed to serve a purpose in terms of the child’s development.

The Godfather should be around the family a lot, and he should be a trusting individual who can be relied upon. Not many people think about the significance of a Godfather, but the role, even today, can be an important one.

It should be seen as a privilege to be asked to be a Godfather, because it’s suggests that you’re a trustworthy enough and respected enough to fulfil the role.