Christening

Ash · 07-02-2007, 03:49 PM

I'm afraid I'm a bit fuzzy on this subject.

My partner wanted to have our baby boy christened. He's about 20 months old now. She was raised Catholic but hasn't been to church for quite some time. I was christened Church of England. We went to different churches when I was smaller on moving to Canada. I haven't been for many years.

We're having another baby in Spetember and I know again that she would like to have him or her christened as well.

One huge catch in all of this is that we are not married.

I don't know anything about doing this, nor do I know what the acceptable practices are regarding who can be christened. Is it even possible at this point? I'd appreciate any insights you can give me.

Scout · 07-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Hi, Ash..you know, I think I'd inquire with a church to get the most accurate information on this. That way you'd avoid any unpleasant surprises in case you got the wrong info here.

DN · 07-02-2007, 03:55 PM

There is a non-denominational church in your neck of the woods that may be just the thing. I went to a funeral there a few weeks ago. I'll look up it up for you.

Ash · 07-02-2007, 04:01 PM

Okay, thanks Scout and DN.

07-02-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
Ash Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Age: 46 Posts: 1,868	Christening I'm afraid I'm a bit fuzzy on this subject. My partner wanted to have our baby boy christened. He's about 20 months old now. She was raised Catholic but hasn't been to church for quite some time. I was christened Church of England. We went to different churches when I was smaller on moving to Canada. I haven't been for many years. We're having another baby in Spetember and I know again that she would like to have him or her christened as well. One huge catch in all of this is that we are not married. I don't know anything about doing this, nor do I know what the acceptable practices are regarding who can be christened. Is it even possible at this point? I'd appreciate any insights you can give me. __________________ Wisdom can come with youth ... my friends here prove it everyday.

07-02-2007, 03:55 PM	#2
Scout Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Gender: Female Age: 40 Posts: 7,288	Hi, Ash..you know, I think I'd inquire with a church to get the most accurate information on this. That way you'd avoid any unpleasant surprises in case you got the wrong info here. __________________ If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise. * * * One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. - Dale Carnegie * * * Bob Ross rules! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOpF_ZGD4Ps

07-02-2007, 03:55 PM	#3
DN Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Posts: 23,439	There is a non-denominational church in your neck of the woods that may be just the thing. I went to a funeral there a few weeks ago. I'll look up it up for you. __________________ Immaturity is not defined by him not doing what you want him to do. Hartman's Law of Prescriptivist Retaliation: "any article or statement about correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling is bound to contain at least one eror".

07-02-2007, 04:01 PM	#4
Ash Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Age: 46 Posts: 1,868	Okay, thanks Scout and DN. __________________ Wisdom can come with youth ... my friends here prove it everyday.