A christening is a baptism, usually of a baby. The English word names the service where a child is baptized, and it puts the weight on becoming a Christian and receiving a Christian name. The Church of England says there is no difference between a christening service and a baptism service. Baptist churches do not christen babies, because they baptize only believers. The two words come together at the font, where the child’s name is spoken and the minister baptizes…

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