Christened or Baptised

jacey | 02:47 Wed 09th Mar 2005 | Body & Soul

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what is the difference and do Catholic churches do both ?

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RevShirls

Generally, Christen and Baptise mean exactly the same thing. "Christen" actually means "to make Christian" or "to bring to Christ" but most dictionaries define "Christen" and "Baptise" as exactly the same, and this is the common understanding.

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Thankyou RevShirls

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When we had our first born 'christened' the vicar (CofE, not Catholic) scalded us for using the term 'christening' as it's a non-religious saying, apparently. Whether CofE or Catholic, the Church refers to it as baptism.

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