To christen my son without being a regular church goer?

[judybloomno5]

Id like to have my youngest DS christened in our local church for me its a rite of passage having been christened and confirmed and married in church. We christened our eldest where we previously lived and felt a lot of pressure to attend regular services- we do attend when we can and during festivals such as christmas and easter but normally a church near my parents.

AIBU to want to christen him? Should I be honest and upfront with the vicar that we find it hard to attend on a regular basis? (shift workers and lots of other commitments as well as two very young children)

Please don't flame me!

Some posters should read their new testament more. A church if it means anything is about a belief in god, its not about an accounting exercise about who goes to 'Gods house' more.

You need to find out what church attendance record you need for the school- no point having him christened if you can't tick all the other boxes........

Actually in the new testament, church is about meeting in a group "where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am..."

I'd chat to the vicar...10 times a year is regular church going - think about the words you say and if you feel you believe them I am sure the vicar will be fine. The cofe like to welcome people. I don't understand why all these Christians are being so 'you must go every week or you're a hypocrite' yes being part of a church community is important but honestly it's not up to them to deny the sacrament of baptism due to your shift work.

I dont really understand all the YABUs on here. Going to church regularly doesnt make you christian. Your faith in God the father the son and the holy spirit does. If you believe enough to be confirmed then yes I think that qualifies you to pass your faith on to your children. And I think 10 times a year is pretty good actually. It doesnt have to be all or nothing.

BertandRussell- the only requirement for DS' school is the ability to pay school fees!

You are a Christian, therefore I see no issue. How many times you actually attend Church shouldn't be an issue.

I personally am not, and therefore I struggle to attend these as I cannot say all the words as I do not believe in God. (I have my own belief system.)

Putting aside my own thoughts and feelings, if you believe in God then do it.