Who is a childs christening really for? [Spirituality & Religion]

I always thought it was for the child but a number I go too now seem to be more for the parents or the family

Mindful · 56-60, F

A child Is definitely a gift to parents life. I agree we think what we do is for a child but it is mutual as a child’s LIFE gives a solid purpose to adults, provides direction for adults. Should be the basis of a solid foundation in a growth of many areas. When done well, it becomes a measure of success and evidence of love. If done poorly promotes irresponsibility lack of independence or contribution to society. We think what we do is for children, and it is... but it is a celebration. A constant celebration of what we hope and live for theirs and our future.

Enjoy traditions. They are meant to bring people together for a good purpose!

Kerrmit84 · 36-40, M

@Mindful very well put. As long as the commitment the parents and God parents make actually means something.
I want to commit to raising my daughter the best way I can until she can make her own decisions.
She has given me a different purpose in life

SW-User

It's for the child, the people come to celebrate for the child. That was my experience with my kids anyhow

Kerrmit84 · 36-40, M

@SW-User that's how I hope it is for my daughter. It's to celebrate her birth and commit to raising her in a particular way until she can make her own choices

zeeva70 · F

Like funerals, it's for the families. The baby or the dead have no idea what's going on.

Kerrmit84 · 36-40, M

@zeeva70 interesting viewpoint. Both celebrate the life of the person without them having an input.

zeeva70 · F

@Kerrmit84 However, many people plan at least part of their funerals but are aware of the celebration. Only family and friends are engaged in these rituals.

helenS · 36-40, F

Christening means that God accepts you as your child, no matter what the biological parents may think.

Kerrmit84 · 36-40, M

@helenS but the parents and God parents are committed to raising the child in a certain way so their input and beliefs matter

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Kerrmit84 · 36-40, M

@SW-User thank you for your input

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

It's just another cash-cow, a way for the church to extract money from people.

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TheWildEcho · 56-60, M

@suzie1960 people aren't deceived they choose of their own free will.

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@TheWildEcho Really? I know some people think it's a legal requirement, just as some think a christian priest must conduct a funeral service. Some people choose, of their own free will, to send money to an African Princess to help her escape from her abusive family.

TheWildEcho · 56-60, M

@suzie1960 that's what I approve of, people giving money of their own free will
Just like people should be free to choose whether they have their children christened or not.
There are much more serious things to be concerned about you know!

Casheyane · F

Mostly the parents

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