what age did you get your baby christened and how many people were at it? wats your thought on just both parents and godparents going?
2007-12-18 00:59:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Depends on the religion. I'm Catholic and most babies are baptized around 2-4 mos of age. It's a whole family affair and everyone goes. I think it sort of defeats the purpose if only the parents and godparents are there, as it's presenting your baby to God and to the world. It'd be ok to invite only family and not friends, but I think it's weird not to invite anyone.
2007-12-18 01:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had both christenings between 3 to 6 months. My wife made a party of the christening and had family and friends over the house. I think we had 20 to 30 people over.
It is up to you on how big you would like the event.
Are there certain family members that may be looking forward to the event?
2007-12-18 01:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by jwbovftn9d 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our son will be christened (catholic) between 1-2 years of age.
We'll be having close family & friends, but there's nothing wrong with just the parents and godparents going. That's a personal choice.
2007-12-18 02:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jennield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're having our baby's christening when she will be 6 months old and it will only be close family and godparents there. I think having just the godparents and parents there would be nice, and very special.
2007-12-18 01:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our baby has godparents, but has never been christened, baptised or even had a naming ceremony. What's the usual age in your church? Or if you don't go to church, I guess you get it all done when you have the energy to organise it! I suspect your parents and in laws will get upset if they aren't invited to the christening.
2007-12-18 11:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im only a teen but i know that i was christened at about 1 or a little older i think. Family came. You can be christened any age though.
2007-12-18 01:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by Wellie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 and a half months, 100 guests. about the parents and godparents, that's totally okay since Christening is about welcoming a human being into the Catholic faith. the celebration is just secondary, if not incidental :)
2007-12-18 01:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine to have it more or less private. Both our grandchild were christened at about 4 months. There were a lot of the extended family...maybe 20 people at both. But, just who you said is fine. Congrats! Ozzie
2007-12-18 01:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe in christening your child as its better to let your child have the decision, both my kids havent been christened when they are old enough if they wish to be christened then i will respect that
2007-12-18 01:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I never had my baby christened. But friends of mine had there babies christened at a number of ages. sum around 6 months others around 1yr - 2 yrs. but most prefer to do it when there still young.
2007-12-18 01:04:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋