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Religious tradition for baby?

heids4787heids4787 member
in April 2014 Moms
Sorry if this is a sensitive topic for TB, but I'm curious about what other moms have done in similar situations:

My DH and I are not church-goers, but we were raised Christian/Protestant. I would feel like a complete poser if I had my LO baptized in a church, but I have a feeling my extended family may start asking about this soon since some are quite devout.

I was thinking of having a simple "blessing" ceremony at my in-laws' house where we could have a pastor visit and bless her before we all enjoy a nice meal together. I want to do "something," and this seems more our style and pace. What are some other options you are or have considered in the past that don't involve a place of worship?

(Christian or not - we're open to anything.) TIA!
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  • avidkeoavidkeo member
    Tough one and I know families can be very difficult when it comes to this sort of thing.

    we live in a very small community and have had some friends who are very devbout ask when her christening will be. Because DH and I are athiest we just say we wont be doing anything. But I like what you have suggested, a blessing at home sounds wonderful. A way to keep family happy and for you to feel comfortable with the ceremony.

    Honestly I think LO is your child so stick to what makes you and DH happy, don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable.
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  • haziedazehaziedaze member
    We will baptise (Episcopalian) but our rector also came over to do the "Blessing of the Newly Born" at our home. I think your idea sounds lovely and there are likely many options for how to do it.
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  • Mustardseed2007Mustardseed2007 member
    We will be doing a baptism in June as we'll bc that's what is done in our faith, but friends of ours that go to our church had a friend of theirs that is a catholic minister come do a house blessing in their home-not really the same thing but it was an interfaith ceremony of sorts. I know our church will do a private baptism service if a family doesn't want to have a baptism in the large Sunday service for whatever reason. Those are usually held in the smaller chapel at the church. Actually now that I think about it, my niece was baptized in a ceremony like that, I'd almost forgot!


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  • heids4787heids4787 member
    Thanks, ladies, for the feedback! :-)
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  • Avion22Avion22 member
    I think a blessing sounds like a great compromise :-)  
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  • strawberrytreestrawberrytree member
    I have heard of people doing just a general naming ceremony as well.

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  • deidremariadeidremaria member
    My bf is atheist and I don't follow a particular religion. I do believe in god but do not want to baptize/have a christening. I've decided that close family will come over and we'll say a prayer for baby and share a meal.
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  • katiedidthatkatiedidthat member
    I think it sounds like a great idea.  I know our church won't baptize a baby who doesn't have at least one parent who is an attendee of the church regularly for at least 6 months. 

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