Kathryn,
That is exactly how i feel about god parents. Thats what i thought. My reasons for wanting them is so that Bub has someone else to look up to and someone else they know will listen to and care for them.
Thanks for the responses coz I thought maybe I was the only non-religious person with godparents. I asked about the christening thing in case it would be better for us to have him christened (I am catholic by background, not necessarily practising).
I appreciate the responses, cheers!!!