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LovingLife
Blessed
Member since 8/06 2818 total posts
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Blessed
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Is 1 years old too late...
To dedicate/christian/baptize a baby?
I initially wanted to do it before he was 6 months...but dates with my church were not available until November...then 4 months later DS turns 1...
My problem is no matter how much I want to try to keep it small it will not be possible...my baby shower consisted of 178 guests!!!!
So for his first birthday I already know I have to rent a space but I can't afford to do something big for the dedication/baptism and then 4 months later do his 1st birthday...so DH suggested we do it March and celebrate both at the space we will rent.
AWESOME...except I feel sad that I am waiting so long to dedicate/baptize him.
Thoughts?
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Posted 8/20/08 2:49 PM  |
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nancy6485
So in love
Member since 10/05 3363 total posts
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Nancy
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
My DS was baptized when he was 6 month & he was baptized with one child who was well over one, maybe close to 2...so no i don't think 1 is too late at all!
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| Posted 8/20/08 2:51 PM |
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nylisa
My Children
Member since 5/05 7905 total posts
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MaMa
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
My sister baptized my nephew when he was a week short of his 1st b-day. She had a double celebration of his baptism & his 1st b-day.
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| Posted 8/20/08 2:52 PM |
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beachgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 7967 total posts
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sara
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
Never too late. I think its a great idea.
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| Posted 8/20/08 2:54 PM |
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Lizzy
Carson's Mama
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Elisabeth
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
There was a 3 year old baptised at church last week -- I don't think there is an age limit 
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| Posted 8/20/08 2:54 PM |
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dooodles
When you wish upon a star
Member since 5/05 11997 total posts
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Because 2 people fell in love
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
I've seen many older children that are baptised. I think doing a joint celebration is a wonderful idea
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| Posted 8/20/08 2:56 PM |
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LovingLife
Blessed
Member since 8/06 2818 total posts
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Blessed
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
thank you ladies....
I needed to hear that...you know when you have a vision and its not working out that way you get so discouraged...that's where I was.
Thank you again
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:04 PM |
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Lillykat
going along for the ride...
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
I don't think there is any too late time. I know at my church (episcopal) there are babies anywhere from 2-3 months - 18 months of age. I think it should be done when you are comfortable with doing it.
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:33 PM |
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sasha96
lovin' my 2 little ladies!
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Julianne
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
it's never too late and the joint celebration sounds like a great idea!
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:45 PM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
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M
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
Posted by beachgirl
Never too late. I think its a great idea.
Ditto.
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:51 PM |
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sweetie101
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
it would be fine
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:57 PM |
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Mkr09
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Member since 5/05 7550 total posts
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M
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
At DD's baptism there was a little girl who was prob 3. One of my co-workers does a combined 1st birthday party and baptism for all her kids. She said it was easier than doing 2 parties in a year. She has a huge family.
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:05 PM |
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nickipa
love my boys!
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Nicki
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
I think it would be fine---at DS baptism there were 2 kids about 5 years old baptized. Go for it, that will be one big party!
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:30 PM |
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eroxgirl
My Loves
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Rebecca
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
It's never too late. I was 4 years old when I was baptized.
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:32 PM |
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babymakes3
Almost there!
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
DD will be nearly 22 months old when we have her baptized. {Crossing my fingers that the date works this time.}
We tried at 6 months, and at 18 months but it never worked out. We are doing it in our home state since our families live there so that complicates things.
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:35 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
My 4 girlies
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Valerie
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
DD#1 is 9 yrs
DD#2 is 4 1/2
DD#3 is 4 wks and I plan on having them all christened together soon
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:44 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
Never too late, and if it makes you feel better, DS has not been baptized yet either (he's 8.5 months). In all likelihood, this will happen around a year also, though I need to contact the church about dates.
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| Posted 8/20/08 5:38 PM |
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megsm3
Life is Good!!
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M
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
never too late - my friend got baptized at 27
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| Posted 8/20/08 9:00 PM |
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nbc188
Best friends!
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C
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
My DD is almost 14 months and still not christened yet. Sometime soon...
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| Posted 8/20/08 9:05 PM |
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DUCKS2001
Then there was 2
Member since 3/06 5696 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Is 1 years old too late...
i think it is fine.. you can always do a small intimate baptism 
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| Posted 8/20/08 9:40 PM |
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