Padrinos - baptism

the name given to the child is often that of the saint whose feast day was on the day of birth. Sometimes the name is taken from the parents, grandparents or godparents. The baptism is a special occasion to create new relationships, for the padrinos (godparents) of the child will become the compadres of the parents, and from then on will be linked by a special bond of friendship. Sometimes the role of the padrinos and compadres is exaggerated to the impoverishment of the rightful role of the parents when, for example, godparents bring the child for baptism while the parents remain at home.