Can a child have a Christian burial if he/she is not christened?
Yes. Most churches and clergy will willingly perform this service, regardless of where a christening was performed. Is a child properly named before his/her Christening? Yes. As far as the baby’s name pertains to public records, a name is registered on the birth certificate at the hospital at the time of birth. The church has no authority to change this, although the child’s name can be stated publicly in the cristening so records of the church reflect the proper name. Can my child be married in my church if he/she is not christened in my church? Yes. Generally speaking, clergy of most Christian churches are happy to help with marriage and other ceremonies of people who request their service. Is a child “condemned” if he/she is not christened or baptized before he/she dies as an infant? Absolutely not! Christians believe in Christ and what he died for. Not only do Christians believe that He died for our sins, but also that He died for “the sins of our fathers.” No just God would punish
