An OP below commented being a Godparent was no biggie. I respectfully disagree.

In an Anglican baptism (it maybe much the same in a Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist or Presbyterian baptism) one could argue that nearly as much responsibility is put on the Godparents to raise the child in the Faith and prepare them for Confirmation as is required of the parents.

From 1928 Book of Common Prayer/Rite of Baptism:

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¶ When the Office is used for Children, the Minister shall speak unto the Godfathers and Godmothers on this wise.

DEARLY beloved, ye have brought this Child here to be baptized; ye have prayed that our Lord Jesus Christ would vouchsafe to receive him, to release him from sin, to sanctify him with the Holy Ghost, to give him the kingdom of heaven, and everlasting life.
Dost thou, therefore, in the name of this Child, renounce the devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all covetous desires of the same, and the sinful desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them?
Answer. I renounce them all; and, by God’s help, will endeavor not to follow, nor be led by them.

Minister. Dost thou believe all the Articles of the Christian Faith, as contained in the Apostles’ Creed?
Answer. I do.
Minister. Wilt thou be baptized in this Faith?
Answer. That is my desire.
Minister. Wilt thou then obediently keep God’s holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of thy life?
Answer. I will, by God’s help.

Minister. Having now, in the name of this Child, made these promises, will ye also on your part take heed that he learn the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, and all other things which a Christian ought to know and believe, to his soul’s health? Answer. I will, by God’s help.
Minister. Will ye take heed that this Child he brought to the Bishop to he confirmed by him, so soon as he is sufficiently instructed? Answer. I will, God being my helper.