There is a lot of information available on the internet. I typed in "origin of godparents" at www.ask.com and boy did I get a lot! I'll have to take the time to read more later. But this site did give some good basic answers about "godparenting":

www.egodparent.com

http://www.egodparent.com/Ivebeenasked.htm

Sara, I grew up in the United Methodist Church and still am active in that church. Although there may be some United Methodists who choose to have godparents for their children, it is not a common practice, at least not that I know of. I learn something new every day!