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Michelle
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Finding a church to christen your child?
My SIL wants to Christen her child but does not belong to a church.
If you are not a member of a church can you get your child christenend there? Do you have to do anything before it?
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Posted 11/6/06 3:19 PM  |
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Re: Finding a church to christen your child?
Since we moved to CT, we did not belong to a church right way
Bad i know..
We called the church we wanted to to join, the rectory and asked them to mail or where we can find a registration packet to become members. Usually they are in the vestibule of church or they can mail you one.
Once you are a member, you can start the paperwork for a baptism.
It was very easy to do.
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| Posted 11/6/06 3:29 PM |
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Teri
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Re: Finding a church to christen your child?
I think it depends on the church....ours is pretty liberal and open - they don't ask many questions and you don't have to be a member. We had Emily christened right after we moved to town and we had "joined" the church but we never had to do any paperwork, etc. They never asked.
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| Posted 11/6/06 3:39 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Finding a church to christen your child?
We didn't attend our church before we had Emily Christened. I just called and spoke with the father and it was very easy to set up. He was pretty open minded about a lot which was surprising becuase I know a lot of catholic priests are still very old-fashioned.
It is in Nassau county ... FM me if you want info on the church.
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| Posted 11/6/06 9:02 PM |
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Michelle
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Re: Finding a church to christen your child?
Melissa - we are in Sufflk County and I am sure she wants to do it closer to home, but I will let her know.
Thanks everyone for the info.
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| Posted 11/7/06 7:30 AM |
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IrishTracy
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Re: Finding a church to christen your child?
My children were christened in the same church I was. Even though I was no longer in the same parish as them.
But, if she goes into her local parish & tells them that she goes to church but, is not a member of any church they will allow her to use them. She might have to become a member. (keywords: YES I go to church. I just don't have the "official" church envelope)
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| Posted 11/7/06 8:37 AM |
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pnm1654
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Re: Finding a church to christen your child?
We are not members of the church where Stephanos was Baptized. I just went to the church I wanted, filled out the paperwork, set a date with the priest and made a donation that day of his baptism. The church is in Syosset. Let me know if you want the info.
Message edited 11/7/2006 8:45:23 AM.
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| Posted 11/7/06 8:45 AM |
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