Is it true Catholics call Baptism Christening, and do it by sprinkling water?

Question

yeah, I don;t rally care, I was just trying to annoy some lady who flipped out that someone called Catholic Baptism Christening. Don;t worry, someone will get the 10 points

Answer 1

Catholics baptize. We do not Christen.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:

Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water. However, from ancient times it has also been able to be conferred by pouring the water three times over the candidate's head.

In accordance to the command of Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20:

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."

Catholics baptize using the words, "[Name], I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

The Catholic Church accepts any baptism from other Christian Church if it was done in this manner.

It has been argued by people smarter than me that not only was there not enough fresh water to baptize three thousand people in Jerusalem (see Acts 2:41) but there would not have been enough time to baptize all of them by full immersion in one day even though they started in the morning.

Could these have been baptized by pouring or even sprinkling water over them?

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

a Catholic Christening is the anointing (not sprinkling) with oil of an infant into the church. it is more so a reaffirming of the parents faith (as an infant hasn't a clue to what is going on) and that of the Godparents, a promise to bring the child up in a Christian home. there is another sacrament that Catholics have which can be more equivalent to Protestant baptism which is called Confirmation.
during a service (Mass, funeral,or wedding) is when a priest anoints the congregation with the sprinkling of holy water.

Answer 3

The catholics and the protestants perform infant baptism or christening and yes, they sprinkle water on the forehead of the baby. The catholics use so called Holy Water, which is water that was blessed by the priest. Neither practice is biblical. Many denominations offer infant dedication instead where the baby is being prayed for. Then, when one is of accountable age and chooses God as their savior, they will be baptised as Jesus taught in the New Testament. That is biblical. Many non believers have their babies baptized simply because it makes them feel better? I don't know. It's like getting married at church but not being a christian.

Answer 4

"Christening" is more common among Anglicans. Catholics always call it "Baptism". The water is typically poured over the head. Adults often stand in a Baptismal pool when this is done, infants are supported supine over a small basin.

Answer 5

i've only heard Baptism in regards to the rite itself while the christening word is generally associated with the dress attire.
they use water (poured over the child's head), oil and a candle that goes with them to remind them to let their light shine and to be the light of Christ. they used to full full/partial immersion however back in the old days (sorry can't remember the century) there were actually too many deaths due to lack of easily attainable water and using multiple times and lack of heating elements. don't forget - they have been around for a loooooooong time :)

Answer 6

Well I go to a catholic church and I always here them say baptism. But then again...I could be wrong.

Answer 7

They call it baptism too, the terms are interchangeable. Yes, they do it by sprinkling water.

Answer 8

Yes.

Baby baptism is practiced by the Catholic Church.
It is non biblical.
It is based on catholic tradition.

Answer 9

You forgot the anointing with oil.

Answer 10

yes