Christening Invitations and Much More

When does the baptism or christening take place?An actual christening takes place after the church service ends. Relatives and friends that were present are then free to go to the celebration that follows the baptism.At what ages are christenings appropriate?There are no set guidelines as far as the age is concerned. There is no maximum or minimum age. Typically, parents who want religion to play a large role in their childs' lives may have siblings baptized together at a very young age. Parents that are so insistent on infant baptism, even so far as going to the effort of arranging a special christening, typically follow up the baptism with further instruction.How do godparents fit into christenings?Godparents play an enormous role as the spiritual center and advisor of a child throughout his life. The godparents are picked out from among the best of the best of the parents' friends’ pool. They could also be relatives. Godparents share the same religious beliefs with the parents. The role of the godparent is such that they confirm the child when the time comes. They also act as a religious adviser or spiritual teacher to the child. They share in graduations, birthdays, and more. Godparents give the child a keepsake for when they get older. They're great people all around.What about the christening invitations?Pastors, parents, and private ceremonies were all the rage in the olden days, but today the church is heavily involved in christenings and baptisms. There may be specific days set apart for baptisms or christenings, or you might need to set up an appointment to talk to your pastor and ask what would be a good time for him to perform the ritual. The child can then be baptized in the presence of the church, and everyone will know when it's going to happen and such. Some churches require the parents to register for the event so it makes it easier on all parties. It just makes more sense to schedule.