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Baptism or Christening? Can someone tell me the difference?

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Domino
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Baptism or Christening? Can someone tell me the difference?

I have to call our church to find out what their schedule is but what do I ask them? Do I tell them i want information regarding baptisms or information on christenings? I know this sounds stupid but I have actually procrastinated in making this phone call because i didnt what to sound like a dumbellChat Icon

Posted 1/29/10 4:58 PM
 
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Reese32
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Re: Baptism or Christening? Can someone tell me the difference?

Either one is fine. My church (RC) used both terms.

Posted 1/29/10 5:14 PM
 

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Re: Baptism or Christening? Can someone tell me the difference?

Both mean the same.

I believe Christening is only use by the Catholic Church though while the Baptist Church (for example!) uses Baptism.

But priests will use both terms.

Posted 1/29/10 5:17 PM
 
 

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