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What is a civil baptism?

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I did know that many countries with legal systems in the Roman tradition (including both Argentina and Mexico) have separate civil and religious ceremonies for marriage. read more

This is not common, but caught the attention of the press who started to call it a "civil baptism" (often for a laugh, to be honest), and the term extended. Now some people even speak of organizing "civil First Communions". read more

A civil naming ceremony is a non-religious ceremony symbolising the entry of a newborn into society. It is performed at the local registry office and contrasts with the religious baptism performed by church authorities. read more

As for religious baptism, the certificate of civil baptism signed during the ceremony has no legal value. It's a moral engagement for the godfathers and godmothers with respect to their godchild. If something happens to the parents, civil baptism creates no legal link between the parties. read more

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