Planning a Baptism – Page 2

Your Godchild’s Baptism: What Do Godparents Say and Do?

If you've never been a godparent before it's natural to wonder what will happen at the baptism. What will you need to say and do as a godparent at the baptism ceremony? If the child is being baptised...

Is it Ok For A Godparent To Have A Different Religion?

Do the godparents you choose for your child need to be the same religion as the church where your baby will be baptised? Maybe you have a friend who you think would make an excellent godparent as...

Choosing a Godparent: Can Siblings Have The Same Godparent?

Is it possible for 2 or more children in the same family to have the same godparents? Or is it better to have different godparents for each child? I've only known each child to have a different set...

The Best Age to Baptise Your Baby: How Soon After Birth?

How soon should I baptise my baby? This is a question often wondered by new parents. There are so many life changes when you come home with your new baby and organising a baptism can seem...

Getting Your Child Baptized When You’re Not A Church Member

So you want to get your child baptised but you don't go to church? Or maybe you do occasionally attend but aren't a member of the church? I've been in a similar situation. It may take a little longer...

Choosing a Christening Gift: Does it Have to Be Religious?

Choosing a christening gift for a baby can be hard especially if you or the parents aren't very religious. We know that the gift should probably be religious, but we don't want to be fake or give...