HOW-TO GUIDELINES FOR INFANT/ BABY/ CHILD CHRISTENING OR DEDICATION BLESSING!

Essentials Of The Ceremony:  Although each religious denomination is different, the essentials of a Christening ceremony are broadly similar. The child generally wears a Christening Gown or Christening outfit, usually white in color. Undershirts may have a symbolic cross embroidered upon them. A bib and blanket are possible additions to the ceremony and can be kept in the child's keepsake box. Other possible additions are a satin or eyelet covered Bible that the minister of the ceremony would bless or a satin boutonniere or bracelet.  Also, a Christening Bowl is needed by the Pastor/Priest along with a satin cloth or handkerchief. 

Appropriate Gifts For A Christening Ceremony:

• a monetary gift in the child's name
• a photograph album -perhaps monogrammed 
• an identity bracelet
• earrings
• Bible

A gift from the Parents to the Godparents of the baby is also sometimes given to commemorate the honor.

What Are the Types of Christening Services ?  There are basically three sets of Christening ceremonies which are performed by Ordained Pastors/Priests:

• Blessing - based on what Christ did when children were brought to him: "He took the children in his arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them" (Mark 10:13-16).  This is about receiving God's unconditional love.
• Baptism - the ceremony or sacrament of admitting a person into Christianity - usually performed within the Catholic church.
• Christening - the act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant and presenting the god-parents.

To some extent the different emphases above overlap in some cases, and an atmosphere of thanksgiving for the child's birth and life is common to all three. 

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WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF  INVITATION FOR BABY DEDICATION PERFORMED RECENTLY FOR CHLOE MADDIX BY REVEREND JOHNSON

REVEREND THOMAS JOHNSON IN THE BEAUTIFUL HOME OF PAM WILLIAMS  AS SHE HOLDS UP THE CHRISTENING GOWN TO BE WORN BY BABY STELLA FAITH WILLIAMS  AS REVEREND JOHNSON PREPARES TO PERFORM THE CEREMONY...IT IS THE SAME CHRISTENING GOWN WORN BY BABY STELLA'S GREAT GREAT  GREAT GRANDMOTHER OVER 100 YEARS AGO!       

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