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Congratulations on being chosen as a godfather for your niece's child. It shows that the family loves and trusts you. A godfather, together with the godmother are the sponsors of the child during the ceremony and act on his/her behalf. They are also supposed to assist the parents in the child's Christian upbringing (although this seems not to be a priority nowadays). The godparents hold a position of prestige in the family and you may be consulted whenever decisions have to be made concerning the child. Here you have the Baptism liturgy in ��������, your wife will be able to help you to understand the details: Regarding a suitable present, a gold chain and cross or medal, with the name of the child and the Christening date engraved is the traditional one.