What is the difference between Christening and Baptism?

Answer 1

Catholicism does not use the term Christening.

We'll baptize adults, teens, children, or infants.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "Born with a fallen human nature and tainted by original sin, children also have need of the new birth in Baptism to be freed from the power of darkness and brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God, to which all men are called."

Infant baptism is not a new thing. There are non-biblical documented sources starting in the second century telling of infant Baptism.

There are even several passages in the Bible where whole households were baptized. This would include everyone who lived there, men, women, children, and infants.

Acts 16:15, "After she and her household had been baptized"

Acts 16:33, "then he and all his family were baptized at once."

Acts 18:8, "came to believe in the Lord along with his entire household, and many of the Corinthians who heard believed and were baptized."

1 Corinthians 1:16, "I baptized the household of Stephanas"

St. Paul wrote that baptism has replaced circumcision (Col 2:11-12), and in Judaism circumcision was performed primarily on infants.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

The words are often interchangeable, but the intention is different. Baptism refers to the washing away of sin and impurity. Christening refers to initiation into the community of the Church. To be baptized is to be prepared for salvation by the removal of the effects of Original Sin. To be Christened is to be made a member of Christ's people. Often in churches that do not allow infant baptism, a christening or blessing will be performed to acknowledge the child's membership in the church. But this usage is not exclusive.

Answer 3

Technically, a Christening is a religious ceremony in which a new baby recieves their "Christian" (ie "first") name in front of the congregation (church) the parents attend. The baby may recieve infant baptism at this time, or he/she may simply be dedicated to the Lord, depending on the parents' faith.

A Baptism is a religious rite for a mature believer. The convert (believer) with their full knowledge and consent is either sprinkled with water, has water poured over their head, or is immersed fully in water, as a symbol of their spiritual death, buriel, and rebirth into the Christian Faith. Some denominations believe in baptising infants, some do not.

Answer 4

the is a difference how ever the two words have been use synonymously.

Essentially a new born is not able to make a conscience decision to serve the lord so is Christened so as to be bought into the lords light with pledges taken from nominated parties that they will look after the Childs Spiritual growth.

Baptism is a conscience decision to serve the Lord and a symbloic guesture to do so when one is lod enough to take responsibility for ones own spiritual growth.

Infants can be christened older persons baptised.

Answer 5

A christening is a pledge to raise a child as in a xstian environment. It is a promise by the parents, church staff, and congregation to ensure the child grows up to know god.

They done because many religions do not believe in baptizing infants. A child that young does not know what they are doing, and can't truly make that sort of commitment to god.

Not bad for an atheist, if i must say so myself.

Answer 6

Basically, they are the same thing. There is a form of baptism in Judaism, but a christening is specifically Christian.

Answer 7

"Christening" is giving a Christian name at baptism.

To "christen" means to administer baptism (used in reference to infant baptism).

Answer 8

Christening is just when you recieve the cross on your head...the minister draws it on with water!
Baptism is usually done by being immersed in water...baptism is more valid because it's commanded and Jesus did it too!

Answer 9

Christening sprinkles, baptism immerses. the second one is scriptural

Answer 10

From an Orthodox / mainline standpoint there isn't one. An infant is christened or baptised in the Church shortly after they are born. In the Orthodox Church, infants are also chrismated, that is confirmed and given the gifts of the Holy Spirit.