Question: what does it mean to be someones godfather

title: Godparent
text: A godparent ( also known as a sponsor ) , in many denominations of Christianity , is someone who bears witness to a child 's baptism and then aids in their catechesis , as well as their lifelong spiritual formation . The term has also been used in a legal sense . In both religious and civil views , a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child 's upbringing and personal development , and to take care of the child should anything happen to the parents . A male godparent is a godfather , and a female godparent is a godmother . The child is a godchild ( i.e. godson for boys and goddaughter for girls ) . 

Answer: answer: In both religious and civil views, a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child's upbringing and personal development, and to take care of the child should anything happen to the parents.  A male godparent is a godfather.