I am 31 weeks pregnant, my husband and I don't belong to a church. But we would like to have our baby baptised or christened catholic. Can you explaine what the differance is between the two. Also I'm not really sure about what i would have to do...i.e. do i have to belong to a church, will i have to make a donation, will I have to join the church, how much in advance will I have to plan it.
2007-11-13 08:40:23 · 6 answers · asked by Amy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My husband was baptised catholic and we would like to continue that. however I do not wish to join a church just for this.
2007-11-13 09:17:25 · update #1
My husband was baptised catholic and we would like to continue that. however I do not wish to join a church just for this. I never said I don't have faith.
2007-11-13 09:18:13 · update #2
Catholics call it christening, other Christian religions call it baptism. At least in my experience. I am unsure if you would have to be a member at the church, or become one, that probably varies from church to church. You would probably have to give a donation, and about a month ahead should be plenty for planning time.
2007-11-13 08:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by amyguesswhat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baptism and Christening are 2 words that mean the exact same thing. If you want to have your child baptized into the Catholic religion, you should make an appt. with a parish priest (maybe you have Catholic friends who like a particular priest in their congregation) and have a chat. If you baptize a child into the Catholic faith, you will be expected to bring the child up as a Catholic, which means having the child go to catechism and receive the sacraments (Communion, Confirmation, etc.) and observe Catholic observances. Avowing this is part of the baptism ritual in fact.
2007-11-13 08:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by philosophyangel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no benefit if you do not believe what the church teaches I would talk to the local priest and ask about it. They will be able to explain it further as well as explain what it means to be part of a faith community. If you do not desire that then I would suggest not baptising or christening the child.
2007-11-13 08:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Curiam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a priest in a local Catholic church... Make an appointment and talk over all of your concerns. I'm sure he's be happy to help
2007-11-13 08:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by Bentley 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baptism is the sacrament - being christened is the act by which the priest performs the sacrament - if neither you nor your spouse is catholic, then you can't just join a church or "parish" - you need to contact the parish nearest you & make an appt to speak w/the pastor & he will guide you - if you are catholic then join your parish & ask them about their baptism schedule - hope this helped
2007-11-13 08:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ashara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's a difference
2007-11-13 08:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋