2006-07-31 02:15:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christening isn't mentioned in the Bible, it is something the church made up.
Baptism is commanded by Jesus.
Jesus never christened, He only baptised. And He baptized people who voluntarily came to Him in repentence. Obviously babies are too young to come to Him in repentence so He didn't baptize them.
2006-07-31 02:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism should be a personal choice and Christening is the parents dedicating the child to God and vowing to do what they can to instruct and direct in that way. There are many doctrines of baptism, so I would ask God's Spirit for direction. It is ritual. and about dedication. I am not so sure how far you can go with that for another person, but you can promise God you will do your best to make the option available for your children.
2006-07-31 09:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by happylife22842 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christening is done with a child, oil on the head..
And baptism is done with a person who has made a choice that Jesus is the Son of God and died for their sins...I'm not 100% sure about Christening and what is used.But baptism is right
2006-07-31 09:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Nick T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism, is the ritual, experience, of being born again. To some churches, acceptance of the Lord your savior, is a stepped deal, with accepting the Lord, then a baptism, with water. It represents the resurrection, being placed in the water, and then raised out, signfying the new life in Jesus.
Some people, like a friend I had, only had a cup of water applied, due to an ear infection.
Christening, is usually done to an infant, and is also known as a dedication, where a child is presented to the church, and dedicated to God. It's usually done, as an honor, to both the family, to the church, and the members, to then look and help bring up the child, the family, and help the person grow in faith with the Lord.
2006-07-31 09:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by steveraven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baptism is where a child is brought into a religion or faith through the placing of water over their head (dropping it) where a christening is the naming ceremony of a baby. The official acceptance of the baby's name.
2006-07-31 09:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Christening is the old name for Baptism. When babies are baptised, their parents promise to help them grow up as Christians. Water is poured on the baby to symbolise a fresh start with God.
2006-07-31 09:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by Jim Darwin's Adversary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christening uses oil. Baptism uses water.
Generally both are done in the same ritual.
2006-07-31 09:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christening is a pledge by the parents and god-parents to raise the baby with a foundation in the ways of Christ.
Baptism is a pledge by a person to follow Christ, with the water washing away their previous sins.
2006-07-31 09:25:43 · answer #8 · answered by golden oldy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is the submerging of the whole body under water very briefly after having made the free choice to follow God. Chritening is sprinkling of water on usualy a baby;s head before they are of age to make a decision.
2006-07-31 09:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by wolfy1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is that sacred ordinance revealed from the teachings of Jesus Christ to be done in full water immersion at the age of accountability by authorized priesthood holders.
Christening is an unauthorized ordinance performed by the Catholic Church and is done by sprinkling oil or "holy water" on an infant's head. This ordinance has no validity in this world or in the next. It has no place in the Church of Jesus Christ.
2006-07-31 09:22:59 · answer #10 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋