Yes, it happened again. Today someone from the United Kingdom was looking for christening words. The search was more detailed: a good word to do with a christening. I have been a little light hearted about this...but I now see this wonderful opportunity.
People are searching for words and ideas for a christening and I have been letting them down by not providing. I have a few ideas and have been given an idea or two from friends. So this post will just be a start. If you are looking for words for a christening we want to help you. If you have ideas please leave a comment or two.
There is something wonderful about a christening. A new beginning. In some denominations it is done as an infant and in some as an adult. Some call it Baptism. Whatever your tradition may be I hope you will find the words that inspire you to describe all that you feel and hope for the new member of the Body of Christ. I am using the word child since that is appropriate for my tradition, but an adult name can be substituted:
We christen this child today,
placing him in the loving arms of the one who has cleansed our sin,
who loves us more than we can even imagine.
May this child always be loved,
always be guided,
always be protected.
May he grow to know the One who cares,
deeply within his heart.
May we always be part of his journey,
good guides in this world to show the way,
lights in the storm of life.
This child today is christened, united with Christ
and we are grateful to welcome him into our faith.
-A friend has suggested a tradition from her church where adults are baptized but it could easily be used for a child: chose a scripture verse as a guide or inspiration for their life. I am reminded of a verse that I found for my daughter whose name is Frances, meaning free:
Galatians 5:1
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…”
-My own favorite and the inspiration for my blog title is
.... Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind... Romans 12:2
-Share your own favorite verse on a card, in a letter or written inside a bible or other book.
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Here is another post about inspirational words for a christening or baptism
Please post any suggestions or words that you would like to share with someone who is searching for words for a christening. Just click below on... COMMENTS.
