Concept in Definition ABC

It is designated by the term of godson to that individual who is with respect to his godparents of the sacrament of baptism.

The Baptism It is a rite of initiation and purification quite common in different religions, in the case of Baptism Christian or Catholic, the same, consists of the app from Water blessed on the head of the baptized while invoking the Holy Trinity with the mission of, from that moment, to do take part the individual in the death and resurrection of Jesus. According to doctrine Catholic Baptism will erase forever the original sin with which all men are born.

Meanwhile, the aforementioned rite is accompanied by different traditions traditional that must be respected and one of them is precisely the presence of godparents, normally two, although there may be more, two godparents and two godmothers, chosen by the parents, in case whether it is a baby, or failing that, chosen by those who decide to receive the sacrament when they have reached an age adult.

The godparents will accompany the person who receives the sacrament of baptism at all times, they will remain by his side for the duration of the ceremony, specially officiated by a priest in a Church or Parish. But in addition to witnessing that crucial moment as the entrance to eternal life, godparents play an important role for their godson, beyond strictly religious, since in the event of the absence or death of the parents, traditionally, it has been established that they are the ones who ensure the safety of his godson.

To be a sponsor, the following are necessary conditions: be over 16 years of age, be Catholic and have received the sacrament of First Communion.

On the other hand, in the language current, the person who is guided in his work and activity is called godson, perhaps by sharing it, or in his defect, who was given the chance to do a job.