I may sound a little silly and these are probably very simply questions for those who are religious, but I’d like some advice about christening DD.
I’m non-religious, however DD, who is nearly 7, learns about religion at school (learning about the meaning of easter and Christmas). After winning an award at school for her knowledge around Easter and the meaning, we spoke a little bit about visiting church and what a christening is (which I probably didn’t explain v well). Btw, she often brings home library books with biblical stories and often reads an Easter story her Nan bought her, she’s told me for around a year that she loves Jesus, so I think perhaps I could do more to help her explore religion for herself.
She’d like to get christened, but I don’t really know where to start. Do I have to be christened too? Do we have to attend weekly church sessions? How does it all work and what are my first steps? I’m also conscious I’m an atheist, so I’m not sure how that’s seen in the eyes of the church.
My apologies, I’ve probably used a lot of the wrong terminology and thank you in advance for any help.
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DD wants to be christened
Halo2024 · 22/03/2024 22:20
RaininSummer · 22/03/2024 22:31
I would leave it until she is a lot older and see if she still loves Jesus. Young kids are easily influenced by teacher input.
Halo2024 · 22/03/2024 23:46
Thank you to everyone for taking the time to respond, it’s very helpful. I think I’ll sit with my daughter over the next few days and perhaps see if she would like to visit our local church, sounds like that will be the best place to start. I also ordered a children’s first bible so she’s got some support at home.
Also, your personal stories are very touching and I appreciate you sharing them here, so thank you again x
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RandomMess · 22/03/2024 23:05
A christening is the parents promising to bring the child up in the faith.
She would be looking at confirmation or baptism which she is a little young for. I would find out about your local Sunday schools and enable her to attend.
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