Ive been asked to be a Godparent. what happens on the day of the christening?what do i have to do?

Question

have been asked to be the Godparent of my lovely niece. i am honoured, but i am worrying about the day of the christening.im shy.... i am no good with things like speeches,and do get anxious when with alot of people. the christening is on 27may 07. can anyone help me with this please? im worried,anxious,nervous need a bit of help of what i will have to do on the day.....thanks peeps

Answer 1

Congratulations. You are taking on the "spiritual" responsibilities if the child should lose their parents. The obviously consider you to be of good influence. You will actually have to do only one thing- confirm that you are taking that responsibility before god. Nothing more!