A padrino is a person’s godfather and serves as a guardian, guide, and confidant. Padrinos are godparents who have a special bond with a kid after the baptism ceremony.
It is related to the Spanish word “compadre,” which has a less formal sense in contemporary society. The godparents and natural parents of the kid create a particular link and become companions during baptism rites. This strengthens an already-existing closeness between godparents and parents, and it is the second-closest bond after familial ties. It is a great honour and a lifelong commitment to become a padrino or compadre in Mexico and many other Latin American countries.
In a Mexican baptism, for example, godparents make a sacred promise to the child’s parents. In the ceremony, candles are lit to symbolise the child’s acceptance of Christ. Parents and godparents must keep the flame alive, both physically and metaphorically. Many non-Hispanic baptisms also involve godparents, who swear to assume parental responsibilities if the child’s biological parents are unable to. Padrinos often function as official witnesses and lifetime mentors to newlyweds in Hispanic marriages. Padrinos in a wedding framework are typically older couples or family friends.
