What do people do at a Christening? Is it a regular church ceremony with baptism involved, or different?

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Krystina

I am a babysitter of a 6 month old baby who is having her Christening this weekend. What should I wear? and what happens at a Christening? Does it only contain people the family invited, or does everyone in the church attend? I really know NOTHING about it other than the fact I need to bring a gift. Do you bring the gift in the church or what? If you know ANY detailed info on this..please let me know! Thank you!

Answer
Dressy casual.
The infant is dedicated to Christ. The ceremony may be different from denomination to denomination; google the denomination and read about the ceremony of baptism.
Everyone is invited. It is a public ceremony.
Bring the gift to the ceremony.

How do you put into words in an invitation that you do not want toys/clothes as gifts for a baby christening?

free_chloe

And instead of toys or clothes, the parents would prefer money to put up a savings account/educational fund in the baby's name. The baby has everything she needs up to about a year, from gifts from the baby shower

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Steven's answer---

"No gifts are desired or expected at this event, as we would only like you to join us on this blessed day. However, if you insist and wish to contribute to Baby Jane's education fund, small donations will be accepted."

Just wanted to put that if you must write it somewhere, I agree that would be the most tasteful way!

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