Just to clarify ... it is "some" Protestant churches that use dedication; some do not have dedication but baptism which is not the same. Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, American (German-born) physicist ----- Original Message ----- From: "MScheffler" <mscheffl@twcny.rr.com> To: <dutch-colonies@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [DUTCH-COLONIES] Christening - only ships? > Christening and baptism are the same thing. Protestant churches who > baptize adults usually call the church ceremony for children "Dedication" > when the parents and witnesses stand up in front of the church > congregation > and promise to raise children in whatever Christian church it is. Usually > the congregation takes a vow as well to assist the parents in the process. > > Margaret Scheffler > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <SellanaBelle@aol.com> > > >> I'm Catholic also and have 3 children and 6 grandchildren and it is >> baptized. I have never seen anything where Catholic babies/children are >> christened. >> I have seen protestants have Christening for young children and then >> they >> are baptized at the age of knowledge. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > DUTCH-COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >