I need to know about Christening?

Question

My fiance and I would like to have a Christening for our baby boy. What do we do? We don't belong to a church, and neither one of us were Christened. Can we still have it done? Also is our baby too old, he is 5 weeks. Should we wait? What is propper when having a Christening, such as parties and such.

~Thank you~

Answer 1

I don't see why you would want your baby christened if your not going to church. But you can contact your local catholic church. Though many won't do it if your not married.

Answer 2

First off, you shoudl find a church that you can call your home. A christening is just a dedication of your child to God so you could do that yourself if you chose to but if you want a preacher to do it, you need to get a church home and then attend on a regular basis. Never too old for it, some have been in their teens that I have seen done but more or less they are then a bit old for that so are ready for baptism. As for a party, just have a celebration in the church hall if they will let you do it or take it home and keep it simple.

Answer 3

Go to the source. The bible. It is tells men to be circumcised 8 days after they have been born as an Israelite. A covenant to G*d. And a man in that time was not considered a young man until the age of 13. So my question is how can one be saved through christening or baptism before they know they are responsible to be an adult? G*d holds adults responsible for their mistakes not innocent children. Yes well all have Adam in us but that does not mean G*d will judge little children. Just Adults. But a child has a question then let them come to The Christ. Yeshua (Jesus). If they want to be with him let them go to him. Do not hinder. For like them they will inherit the kingdom of God.

Answer 4

we had our baby christened. at 6 months old . i don't think there is a right or wrong age to do it. we don't belong to a church either. i do know there is a difference in baptism and christening.
because not all churches will do a christening. but the christian church does not believe a baby is born in to sin they believe sin is a choice and that's why they don't baptize we went to a christian church. "Bethany christian church" and you stand in front of an alter and you take vows kind of like wedding vows
between you and your husband . for your baby.and you get a certificate. it's really quick. all of our family went. we did not have a party but you can if you want.. congrats
oh i forgot to add i just called a church that's all you have to do
and set up a date. there is no fee but they like a donation.
we gave $40 dollars. i hope that was enough. my husband seems to think so.

Answer 5

What is the purpose of having your son Christened? You should really think that through.....

No, 5 weeks or 50 years---never too late.

I would wait until you find a church community that you feel comfortable belonging to.

Answer 6

"Christening' is usually done within certain religions. Because I was blessed to even have a child, I wanted to dedicate my son back to God, whom I believed gave him to me in the first place. We were not a part of a fellowship of any kind. So it was suggested by a pastor friend that we gather at a church after its services and meet with him and have a dedication service. He spoke of the need and admonishment that we are to raise our children in the wisdom and stature of the Lord and that their was no salvation for the child in this dedication,but a recognition that the child we held was a gift of God and as such we were to unwrap it layer by layer, at which he began to unwrap the fold of the blanket - our son was two months old - and then he raised my son heavenward, ask us to kneal, and prayed the shortest prayer - Lord, these parents come thanking you for this their son, James Daniel, and ask that you give them wisdom as he grows in how to direct his paths, Amen. Our family's were there and we had a small reception afterwards with a small cake and punch - nothing elaborate. It was a turning point for my husband and I both - I returned to being a part of the church fellowship and raising my son in the church - my husband rebelled and began to really blame God for all that had ever gone wrong in his life including the untimeliness of this child. We divorced 8 years later and my son and I still are very involved in our fellowship and our love for God - his father is still quite bitter and to look at him you can tell that on that day the Holy spirit spoke to him and he said no, I don't want you. How much better it would have been if we could have grown spiritually together as a family. But I"ll never regret having given back to God my word that I would raise what he had given me in his Word.

Answer 7

Having waited so long, you may have trouble making a christening take. It may be necessary to have the procedure repeated several times, especially if the parents have no history of subverting themselves to the non-existent deity.

Answer 8

I know of church's that has blessing of little children as Jesus once did. you can ask if they still do this. They might have a church in your area.
http://www.wcg.org/

Answer 9

If you are or going to be a christian then it would make sense! otherwise, it won't!.........talk to a Pastor/Minister!!