We got both of our children christened more out of tradition then anything else- its the "done" thing within both our families and I am a bit of a sucker for family traditions so I suppose there was no question about it.

Incidentally, DH's family are all catholic but non-practising (weddings, funerals etc) and mine are semi practising (mum is a catholic primary school teacher). Both our children will be going to catholic schools (both primary and highschool) as well so I suppose that was a consideration too.

Do what you feel is right. If you decide to get the children christened now there is nothing to say that as they get older they cant make their own choice as to whether or not they want to pursue that religion or another.