What's the Difference Between Being Baptised and Christened?

The major difference is the way the ceremonies are conducted. Baptism involves immersion of water on an adult or child to atone for their sins and pledge their commitment to God. Christening involves the priest's sprinkling of water, where the parents accept the baby's commitment to God and give them a proper name.

Is baptism the same as being christened?

Baptism has been called a sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ. In some Christian traditions, baptism is also called christening, but for others the word "christening" is reserved for the baptism of infants.

What is the purpose of being christened?

A christening is a symbolic celebration and statement that you intend to raise your child with Christian values and beliefs, with God as his overseer. The terms of christening and baptism overlap and are used interchangeably.