Today, there are many greeting cards specifically designed to be given as a christening card. If you will be attending a christening soon, either as a godparent, family member, or close friend, then it is very thoughtful to bring a gift and christening card. The difference between ceremonies of a baptism and christening are that with a christening there is an additional naming ceremony, and this is not the case with a baptism.īoth the words baptism and christening are used interchangeably, but as you have read there are similarities. Both are a significant part of life for Christian families, and in essence represents that a child’s original sin is erased, and that the child makes a pledge to be a child of God. Baptism is thought to be a more traditional sacrament, whereas a christening is not. Baptism is still common with infants, however the term is often known as christening.
As part of the Christian faith, Baptism is more common for older children and adults, once they are able to comprehend what it means and make a choice. First off, what exactly is a Christening, and is a Christening and a Baptism the same thing? Well a baptism signifies an individual choosing to accept Jesus and begin a relationship with Christ.
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