What religion is this?
2007-04-01 10:13:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's an act of dedication and the parents taking on the commitment to raise the child in a Godly manner.
While it is taken to be a Christian rite it is derived from Jewish traditions.
2007-04-01 10:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christening is not another name for baptism like a few have suggested here. Christening is to give a Christian name to a baby. It is similar to a baptism ceremony, but the baby is named during this. This dates back to the time that you were given a "christian name" by the priest and a "family name." It is something more associated with the Catholic church, while the other Christian churches have baptism. It is also a ceremony of dedication of something that is new.
2007-04-01 17:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity. You hold the baby under water. If it doesn't float, its a witch
2007-04-01 17:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
dedicating the baby to God.
2007-04-01 17:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by Carol D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is another name for baptism and is usually Catholic.
2007-04-01 17:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
christianity, its when you sprinke the babies head in water, to ensure that they will go to heaven.
2007-04-01 17:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋