Baptisms May 8, 2011 |
Jesus blessed the little children who came to him. |
Children are dressed in their white Baptismal garments as a sign of the new life that is theirs. |
Godfathers come forward to light the children’s candles from the Paschal candle.
They are admonished to help keep the flame alive until the children come to Eucharist and Confirmation. |
Amen! Alleluia!! |
Children are anointed with Sacred Chrism on the crown of the head. Sacred Chrism is blessed by the Archbishop at the cathedral during Holy Week each year. |
Children are claimed for Jesus Christ with the sign of the cross on their foreheads. Parents and godparents are also asked to sign the child with a cross. |