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godparent in Irish

godparent in Irish is cara as Críost — godparent means someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.

godparent in Irish

cara as Críost
noun
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

What does "godparent" mean?

  1. noun Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
  2. noun A person chosen to look after a child if the child's parents should die.
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What is "godparent" in Irish?
"godparent" in Irish is cara as Críost. godparent means: Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
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