One sponsored at baptism (8)

I believe the answer is:

godchild

(Other definitions for godchild that I've seen before include "Sponsored individual" , "Sponsored youngster" , "Religious protege" , "Sponsored infant" , "one who's received sponsorship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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