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

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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