I'm having a difficult time getting an answer on what does christening mean? Also what is the difference between christening or baptizing? I know what baptizing is, but I'm confused with christening.
2006-08-21 08:09:56 · 30 answers · asked by fcervantes22 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The difference between christening and baptizing the baby s that:
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. Also, btw:
The purpose of a christening (or d more modern term, baptism) is providing a symbol that you want to bring ur child up in d eyes of God, & will try to provide them with Christian beliefs to d best of your abilities. The water represents a fresh start after having been born into human sin. Usually, d parents must be members of d church where d baptism takes place, but in many churches it's not mandatory. Check with your houses of worship in ur area if u are not an active member for their standards & baptism regulations...
2006-08-21 08:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by i crave yours 5 · 1⤊ 7⤋
Christening Meaning
2016-12-12 04:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by lemanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the difference between christening and baptizing a baby? What is christening?
I'm having a difficult time getting an answer on what does christening mean? Also what is the difference between christening or baptizing? I know what baptizing is, but I'm confused with christening.
2015-07-31 00:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christening is given a child a christian name and also symbolizes that the infant is from a christian background. Its becomes the duty of the parents the bring up that child in a christian way of life.
Baptism on the other hand is the cleansing or the washing away individual's sins through the trinity of God. In some churches those baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are said to be reborn, free of all their past sins or simply referred to as Born Again Christians.
2014-04-29 16:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by Wusu 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Christening is an old fashioned word for infant baptism. Was most commonly used in Catholic churches. It comes from the belief that when a baby is baptized that they are joined in the family of Christ, like a Jewish male baby was joined into the family of Abraham when he was circumised. There is no difference between a christening and an infant baptism.
2006-08-21 08:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The custom of christening goes back to the time of the early Christians when a person took a new name at baptism. Christening can be thought of as naming the infant and often takes place at the time of baptism.
While the word 'christening' is used on greeting cards, most churches use the word 'baptize,' instead. Before Christ ascended into heaven he gave the command to make disciples of ALL NATIONS by baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Some churches regard baptism as a symbolic rite. Others regard it as a sacrament. That is, it has been instituted by God, it has a visible means(in this case water), and it grants the forgiveness of sins.
The word 'baptize' itself means 'to apply water' or to 'wash'. Thus, there is not one correct means of applying the water. It can be poured, sprinkled or the person can be immersed. What is important is that the water is applied in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
2006-08-21 08:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by billyshears 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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Christening is usually done with babies, it is not a true baptism. It is the parents choosing to have their child introduced to their faith. With christening water is just sprinkled on the child's head. Baptism is the full immersion into the water and is done as a conscience outward sign of the believer's faith.
2016-03-26 21:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism - the ceremony or sacrament of admitting a person into Christianity.
Christening - the act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant.
2016-05-29 16:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by Romie Jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the difference is very negligible. Usually Christening refers to the name given to the infant or person during baptizing. But nowadays christening is commonly referred to the first time naming of anything even when they are not batized.
2006-08-21 08:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by GoodGuy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christening and baptising are about the same in most religions. In some you have to be past the age of consent to be baptized.
Christening is naming the child, baptisim is dedicating the child to the Lord's service ,in the name of God.
2006-08-21 08:28:22 · answer #10 · answered by friscolady 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Names are very important to Christians. Naming a child is symbolic because Christians believe that this name will shape their personalities and their devotion to God, that's why they're usually named after saints. This is what christening has to do with. Baptism is the washing away of the sins. It's ironic that they do it to young children, because *most* of them haven't committed any grave sins. But it is supposed to symbolize that they have become children of Christ and that he will forgive them for the rest of their lives, and love and protect them. At least, this is what the Catholic Church says...
2006-08-21 08:21:34 · answer #11 · answered by winarabbit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋