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.

What is a good christening gift for a close friends daughter?

Shelley

I don't know of any kinds of gifts for this occasion or how much to spend on a close friends daughter. Thank you!!!

Answer
It's traditional to give gifts that increase in value over time (precious metals, savings bonds, etc) or religious gifts.

Modern times have added personalized gifts which are very appropriate for christenings. Blankets or bibs with the baby's name would be excellent gifts.

How much to spend is more a function of what funds you have available than anything else. An inexpensive gift idea would be a book (see source for one idea). A more expensive gift would be a silver cup/ spoon or stock certificates.

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