A christening certificate is a document that records the baptism of a child. It typically includes the child's name, date of birth, parents' names, and the date and place of the baptism. Christening certificates are often used as proof of baptism for religious purposes or for legal purposes, such as when applying for a passport.
Christening certificates have been used for centuries to document the baptism of children. In the early days of Christianity, baptisms were often performed in rivers or other bodies of water. The baptismal certificate would serve as a record of the child's entry into the Christian faith. Over time, christening certificates became more elaborate and were often decorated with religious symbols and artwork.