What should I buy as a present for a godchild, and should I even accept the role?

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February 27, 2009

An atheist reader has been asked to be a godparent to a friend’s child. What should they buy as a gift, or should they even accept the role?

Every week a Guardian cash reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday’s paper.

This week’s question

I have been asked to be a godparent, although in truth I’m a bit of an atheist and was rather surprised to be asked. What is an appropriate gift to buy? Do I even have to buy anything? I’m hardly going to be the child’s religious guide. The mother is a good friend – should I feel honoured, or should I try and back out?

What are your thoughts?