Translations for „godparents“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

godparents N pl

godparents

padrinhos m

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English

There are four main types of kinship in the family: biological blood kinship, kinship by law (in-laws), spiritual kinship (such as godparents), and legal kinship through adoption and remarriage.

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The archbishop noted that at baptism parents and godparents commit to raise the child in the faith.

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There is no requirement for clergy to baptize those from outside their parishes, and baptism can be reasonably delayed so that the conditions, including suitable godparents, can be met.

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During the service seven readings were given by friends and the girls' godparents.

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Details of the godparents and other arrangements for the service are being kept secret until then.

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Because of a spiritual kinship between children and their godparents and parents (as well as sponsors at confirmation), no marriage between any of these parties is allowed. 5.

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They have asked us to be godparents; we're thrilled, but unsure how to respond.

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The archbishop also insisted that a baby's parents and godparents should be dressed in white for the ceremony.

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He said that the selected godparents are his contemporaries and the "movers and shakers" of his generation.

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Three abolitionists, saying they were his godparents, applied for a writ of "habeas corpus".

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