my youngest boy has his kids christened, atheist but good excuse for a knees up, oldest girl, christian, had a dedication followed by a knees up for hers.
Later in life the child can choose to be or not to be confirmed.
We had ours dedicated. Similar to Christening, but it delays anything until they are older and they can make an informed decision as to what, if any, religion they want to be.
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my youngest boy has his kids christened, atheist but good excuse for a knees up, oldest girl, christian, had a dedication followed by a knees up for hers.
However "tradition" is the correct answer.
Later in life the child can choose to be or not to be confirmed.
Blimey, it must be almost a week since the last thread about this.
Good party and a chance for the relatives to get together. Simple.
They don't have to be humanist. Local register offices usually offer a naming ceremony service.
Well the 'knees 'up afterwards, is most certainly just for show.
Ooops sorry didn't realise.
Me neither. I see nothing to benefit the child in it, and I'd be out of pocket at the end.
We had ours dedicated. Similar to Christening, but it delays anything until they are older and they can make an informed decision as to what, if any, religion they want to be.
More recently, it might have a lot to do with wanting to get them into the right church school.