Definition of Christening

a ceremony at which a baby is given an official name and made a member of a Christian church

Examples of Christening in a sentence

During the christening, the baby was sprinkled with water and dedicated to God by her parents in a ritualistic service.  🔊

On the day several Christians were being baptized in the lake, a christening was taking place to dedicate a newborn to Christ as well.  🔊

The holy water poured onto the infant’s head during the christening ceremony symbolizes cleansing and a new life in Christ Jesus.  🔊

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