The Parish of the Holy Cross, Shrewsbury

The Abbey Office, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. SY2 6BS
Tel. 01743 232723 - email: Parish Office

Godparents

Why baptism?

Information for parents

Children at the Abbey

Godparents play an important role in the sacrament of baptism, making serious promises and affirmations on behalf of their godchild. Being chosen as a godparent should be regarded as an honour and at the very least they are expected to pray regularly for the child, set a good example, take a keen interest in him/her and generally be regarded as a friend.

The Canons of the Church of England state that there must be at least three godparents, of whom at least two shall be of the same sex as the child and one of the opposite sex. If necessity requires it then one godmother and one godfather will suffice. Parents can be godparents provided that there is at least one other.

Godparents must themselves be baptised.

More Baptism information

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