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  2. Godparent - Wikipedia

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    In the baptismal liturgy of Reformed Geneva, "the traditional presence of godparents was retained". [34] John Calvin, the progenitor of the Reformed tradition, himself served as a godparent during forty-seven baptisms. [34] The Reformed Church in Geneva, in order to ensure confessional orthodoxy, "expected parents to select Reformed godparents."

  3. Baptismal vows - Wikipedia

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    Baptismal vows are the renunciations required of an adult candidate for baptism just before the sacrament is conferred. [1] In the case of an infant baptism they are given by the godparents (sponsors) or parents themselves. In many Christian denominations, the taking of baptismal vows incorporates a person into church membership. [2]

  4. Book of Common Prayer (1552) - Wikipedia

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    In cases of emergency, a private baptism could be performed at home. [32] The 1552 rite furthered the process of simplifying the baptism service begun in the 1549 book. [32] While the 1549 service began at the church door and then moved inside to the baptismal font, the 1552 service took place entirely at the font. The priest began with this ...

  5. Transgender people can be baptised as long as there is no ...

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    The updated stance also said transgender people could be godparents at a baptism, but that a priest could refuse if there “is a risk of scandal, of undue legitimation or disorientation in the ...

  6. Book of Common Prayer (1549) - Wikipedia

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    Baptismal vows were made by the godparents on behalf of the child. [73] The devil, the world and the flesh were forsaken. Then the godparents affirmed belief in the Apostles' Creed. [71] After this, the child was baptised by triple immersion and dressed in traditional white baptismal clothing, [73] with the priest saying:

  7. Vatican says transgender people can be baptized - AOL

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    Vatican officials also concluded that transgender people can be godparents and witnesses at religious weddings. They added that an individual in a same-sex relationship can also be a witness in ...

  8. Compadre - Wikipedia

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    At the moment of baptism, the godparents and natural parents become each other's compadres (the plural form compadres includes both male and female co-parents). The female equivalent of compadre is comadre (Spanish: [koˈmaðɾe], Portuguese: [kuˈmaðɾɨ]). Thus, the child's father will call the child's godmother "comadre," while she will ...

  9. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ Son Olin Has a Very Famous ...

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    It seems Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ 18-month-old son, Olin, has not one but two famous godparents. Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy revealed in an interview with Variety published ...