Is there a difference? I don't know which card I should buy. I've always used the word interchangeably.
2006-12-08 07:25:25 · 17 answers · asked by strtat2 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks for all the answers so far, if it helps, she is an infant (2 mos old) and she is not catholic
2006-12-08 07:43:45 · update #1
i think only Catholics use the Christening word... I prefer the word baptism myself...if theyre protestant let it say baptism...
2006-12-08 07:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Christianity, Baptisms and Christenings are the universal initiation rite that includes the pouring of water over the head of the person being Baptized or Christening, usually a baby or young child. For parents, this custom is a way to instill basic values and principles based on many religious teachings to their child.
Read lots more at
http://www.invitationsbyu.com/blog/lots-christening-invitation-etiquette-suggestions/ and
http://www.invitationsbyu.com/christening-invitations.htm
Hope this helps
2014-02-09 04:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is what is done for people after they have been Born Again showing an outward profession of an inward change. Christening is only a religious ceremony not in the bible
2006-12-08 07:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by white dove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, christening usually involves sprinkling water, while baptism is full immersion in water ( a good dunking, if you will).
Also, depending upon your faith, it may be totally involuntary on your part if your parents have you christened while you are still in diapers. Real full-blown baptism seems to be one of personal choice.
Many fundamentalist faiths (Church of Christ for instance), sees baptism as being part of the decision that you make in accepting Christ as your savior ( and you won't make it to heaven unless you do get baptized. )
2006-12-08 07:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by Darlene G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a christening is what catholics do and protestants do a baptism. I'm not 100% though.
2006-12-08 07:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by party_pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baptism
1. Ecclesiastical. a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church.
2. any similar ceremony or action of initiation, dedication, etc.
3. a trying or purifying experience or initiation.
4. Christian Science. purification of thought and character.
christening
1. the ceremony of baptism, esp. as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child.
2. a public ceremony in which a new ship is formally named and launched.
3. an act or instance of naming or dedicating something new.
Definitions from dictionary.com
2006-12-08 07:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by Answerguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what a christening is because Catholics do not christen children. Babies and children receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
It is very interesting that Protestants think that Catholics christne children. this shows that tehy do not accept the bapism of children. On the other hand, Catholics accept and recognize Baptism in non-Catholic churches.
2006-12-08 15:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christening is what the Catholics do to there babies.
Baptism is what a person does when they are old enough to hear. believe, repent and be baptized as the Bible teaches.
2006-12-08 07:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by brandi from texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to ask the minister/pastor what it's called. On the upside, if you make a mistake and call it christening when their term is baptism, they'll know your intentions.
2006-12-08 13:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is a public consent to follow the teachings of christ.
Christening is a dedication of parents or guardian to raise a child in christs teachings.
unfortunately the world has been allowed in the church and misconceptions and traditions rule instead of the WOD of GOD.
2006-12-08 07:31:40 · answer #10 · answered by TROLL BOY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋