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There are 2 types of ceremonies offered; spiritual and non-religious. Regardless of which type is chosen, the typical theme throughout is love and surrounding the baby with friends and family in order to celebrate the child's birth and life ahead.

Religious Ceremonies:
A Christening is the child's very first initiation into the religious faith. Catholic Christenings are often held as a different service for one or more babies, without hymns and lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
4150 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754
https://www.lighthousechristianfellowshipkauai.com/
+18088286682
6H8V+84 Kilauea, Hawaii

In a Church of England Christening, the Christening takes place within the main Sunday church service and the child is required to the front, sprinkled with holy water, and the Godparents and moms and dads guarantee God they will bring the child up in the Christian faith.

If you choose to go for a Christening, you should speak to the pastor at your local church. They will describe the service, and might ask questions about your own faith, and also of the godparents. You will then have the ability to book a date.

Nonreligious (Non-Religious) Ceremonies:
There are a range of non-religious events to select from consisting of a Baby-Naming Ceremony, Welcoming or Thanksgiving. A British Humanist Association ceremony can take place anywhere you like. They can supply design templates for events that you can adapt for your own situation, and they can suggest readings, poetry or music.

Christenings are generally held within the very first year of a baby's life, although some parents wait up until the baby is a little older.

Typically, photography is welcome throughout all types of ceremonies however it may be worth talking to the person administering first as the parish or gathering is most likely to be welcomed to photo the baby, family and Godparents at specific points during the ceremony. Obviously there can also be pictures before and after.

The child will usually be outfitted in a special Christening outfit/gown or family treasure garment. Women would be anticipated to dress wisely - hats are not needed, and for men, suits or a smart shirt and pants. Ties are often not a necessity, particularly for summer season events though if you are the father or Godfather, you would be expected to dress in a suit.

Generally following the ceremony a buffet or tea is held at the moms and dad's house. The baby will be shown off to all the family and friends, and Christening gifts are usually provided to the child. After the buffet, the Christening cake might be cut, and at this moment, some individuals pick to plant a tree or commit a plant which will grow with the child.

Role of the Godparents:
There are usually 3 Godparents - 2 the very same sex as the baby. Individuals likewise link the function of the Godparent with that of becoming 'legal guardian' should the child ever be orphaned. Godparents or guardians need to be people who are going to be around to offer assistance for the child if needed.

Christening Gifts:
Lots of people choose a traditional present concept for a Christening such as pewter, silver or china; these are terrific gifts for the baby to treasure. For spiritual events it is common for a silver cross and chain or a bible to be presented to the child.