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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 12:35

Did anyone have their LO christened here? I am thinking about having DS christening here and will go to Jebel Ali church (Catholic) at the weekend to see the priest but would be interested to hear from anyone who has done it here. What was the service like? Is there any paperwork?

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Latest post on 20 February 2024 - 16:03

You could ask Christ Church Jebel Ali Tel. 8845436, they certainly do weddings for mixed tradition couples. www.christchurchjebelali.com

Do you know if they allow baptisms between a catholic and Muslim parents ?

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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 09:40

You could ask Christ Church Jebel Ali Tel. 8845436, they certainly do weddings for mixed tradition couples. www.christchurchjebelali.com

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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 20:03

Hi Ladies I rang St Francis' today to enquire about christening our DD and was told that we cannot proceed because we had a civil wedding and not a church one. I am Catholic and hubby is Orthodox. I'd like DD to be christened. Are there any churches here that might accept us? Many thanks

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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 18:22

You're right SuzyDuzy. The Godparent, or Sponsor is, 'a person of either *** who speaks for the one to be baptized during the ceremony and after Baptism assumes spiritual guardianship over the subject." People do confuse it, but godparents have no automatic legal rights to a child after a parents death.

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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 17:33

Sorry for the late reply. I seem to have missed this. I understand the reasoning I suppose for the Catholic godparents. It's just that in our opinion godparents need to be fit and willing to raise the child overall. And unfortunately, for us, there isn't anyone Catholic that can do that :(. Good idea to talk to the parish priest. Is he receptive and open to things or quite rigid about the rules do you think? We've met him but didn't really get a feel for this sort of thing. Also what paperwork if any do they require from the godparents? I thought the role of godparents was to steer the child on its religious journey? I think most confuse this with the role off taking over in case of an accident/death of parents.... ??? Or is it both??? I understood that it was both.... isn't it? Although you can choose to have 2 different sets i suppose.

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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 17:12

Sorry for the late reply. I seem to have missed this. I understand the reasoning I suppose for the Catholic godparents. It's just that in our opinion godparents need to be fit and willing to raise the child overall. And unfortunately, for us, there isn't anyone Catholic that can do that :(. Good idea to talk to the parish priest. Is he receptive and open to things or quite rigid about the rules do you think? We've met him but didn't really get a feel for this sort of thing. Also what paperwork if any do they require from the godparents? I thought the role of godparents was to steer the child on its religious journey? I think most confuse this with the role off taking over in case of an accident/death of parents.... ??? Or is it both???

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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 12:47

We didnt require any paperwork from ours - simply had to tell him their names in advance.

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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 12:26

Sorry for the late reply. I seem to have missed this. I understand the reasoning I suppose for the Catholic godparents. It's just that in our opinion godparents need to be fit and willing to raise the child overall. And unfortunately, for us, there isn't anyone Catholic that can do that :(. Good idea to talk to the parish priest. Is he receptive and open to things or quite rigid about the rules do you think? We've met him but didn't really get a feel for this sort of thing. Also what paperwork if any do they require from the godparents?

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 10:46

Only one of your godparents has to be catholic. You can have the other/s as 'Christian witnesses' but DD's baptism certificate makes no note of the difference (IE they are all just listed under 'Godparents'.

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 10:35

Firstly, congrats on taking a step towards your baby's baptism. There is a baptism course that you might need to attend..usually around 2-3 hours which is actually quite informative if you are receptive to church norms. Regarding paperwork, just birth certificate and details about godparents. GP need to be catholic as of course, the church belives that are morally responsible for the childs upbringing as well and would like to instill catholic traditions in the little ones. You will probabyly find all of this info on the church website, just google the name of the church. All of this said, do not be disheartened, just have a word with Fr Eugene (parish priest) and see what he has to say. All the best and God Bless!

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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 23:08

Just checking to see if anyone had their baby christened lately in the Jebel ali church (St francis). Wanted to have our little girl baptized there and checked the website which seems to have an awful lot of requirements. Any info would be appreciated. My husband and I are both catholic - but the people who we're asking to be the godparents are not. I'm not really a major church goer and when he does go he goes to jebel ali. Do you have to be a registered member? When he asked them at the office a few weeks ago they said they only register new comers for a meet and greet. Floss SJ it would be great to get your email - if you're still happy to be contacted on this.

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 22:25

Thank you. Looking forward to it.

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 22:20

Hi Sapphire, I've got your email address so you can delete it now, I'll email you tomorrow morning.

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 20:26

Thanks for the replies and tips ladies. Floss SJ - yes I would love to heare more. Thank you <em>edited by Sapphire99 on 24/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 19:44

Hi Sapphire, I christened my youngest exactly 2 years ago at St Francis of Assisi in Jebel Ali. My husband had I had to attend a (long) class with the priest and lots of other parents to get a certificate which would then allow us to get our son baptised. No one asked the religion of the god parents, one of ours was not a catholic. We requested a private baptism ceremony on a Saturday afternoon, it was lovely but different from the baptisms of our other 2 children which took place in the UK. If you want more info post your email address and I can contact you off the forum, I can be more direct (truthful?) that way. <em>edited by Floss SJ on 24/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 13:31

Hi Sapphire99, I don't know if it will help but I just wanted to give an insight of a christening here so you can have an idea of how it is My husband and I usually go to Saint Mary's Church, same a Saint Francis, it's catholic They do baptism duirng the mass or privately and each time it is very nice to see people sharing this SO special moment in the life of a young one I don't know your culture but for each community they have beautiful songs I am sure you will have a beautiful time that you and your loved ones will remember for all your lives, May God bless you and your DS

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 12:55

That's great. Thank you very much :)

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 12:44

one of my friends is just about to do the same, for her 4 kids, all sorts of regulations regarding godparents being Catholic etc, and you have to do a class. I will tell her about this post and she can respond.

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