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maria430
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Catholic Baptism Questions
Who held DC during the ceremony?
The priest mentioned some part with oil and making a cross on him...who holds him then?
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ASJ2008
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
I did. I think usually the mother.
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:11 PM |
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drewsgirl
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
i think anyone you want can..for dd's christening she was sleeping in dh's arms from the time we got there, and he held her still while she got christened
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:11 PM |
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maria430
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
The part with oil is that done when the water is done?
Do the parents and godparents do anything with the oil or just the priest?
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:15 PM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
we were told that the godmother holds the baby and the godfather lights the candle.
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:22 PM |
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bklynitaliana
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
we were told we can make the decision.
both dd godmother and godfather said they want one of us to hold her b/c she squirms..
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:23 PM |
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maria430
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Does anyone remember what happens with the oil?
Who does it and who has the baby for that part?
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:27 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
We were allowed to choose who held the baby, in our case it was me throughout the ceremony.
At our church, the priest came around to each baby in the pew to put the oil on them. We had to make sure his shirt was loose enough for the priest to put some on his chest. If I remember correctly, it went on his chest and his forehead. Our priest said it was easier for everyone to do this at the pew because sometimes the babies squirm during that part.
Then, there is the lighting of the candle. At our church, the priest called one person up to the altar to light the candle, in our case the godfather did it. When I was a godmother, in that church, the priest came around to each pew again to light the candles.
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:33 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
The priest does the oil. I don't think it matters who holds DC. For #1, the Godmother held her. For #2, I was holding her. They walk you through everything.
TOT, but my DH says the oil made them smell like "a dirty hippie."
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:36 PM |
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maria430
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Do we have to make the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead? and at what point?
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:42 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by maria430
Do we have to make the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead? and at what point?
I don't remember having to do that with DD but I wouldn't worry- the priest will walk you through everything the day of, it isn't very complicated.
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:51 PM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by Sassyz75
Posted by maria430
Do we have to make the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead? and at what point?
I don't remember having to do that with DD but I wouldn't worry- the priest will walk you through everything the day of, it isn't very complicated.
I agree, don't sweat this small stuff.
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| Posted 4/14/09 1:57 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by maria430
The part with oil is that done when the water is done?
Do the parents and godparents do anything with the oil or just the priest?
In our church, godparents didnt hold the baby for anything in the ceremony. Only the priest handled the oil.
Another part, Godparents and parents are asked to make a sign of the cross on the child's forehead.
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:03 PM |
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maria430
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Did the parents have to do the sign of the cross on the baby at any point?
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:05 PM |
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mtnmama
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
I held DD during the ceremony. I do not think it matters who holds the child-it is not a specific or required part of the ceremony.
The Priest is the one who applies the holy Chrism. No one else applies the Chrism.
The making of the sign of the cross on the childs head (done by the parents and Godparents, if it is a private ceremeony-sometimes the Priest will have everyone do it) is usually done at the beginning of the ceremony.
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:10 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by maria430
Did the parents have to do the sign of the cross on the baby at any point?
I think we all did- but the priest told us when to do it.
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:12 PM |
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maria430
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by Porrruss
Posted by maria430
Did the parents have to do the sign of the cross on the baby at any point?
I think we all did- but the priest told us when to do it.
Does the priest stand with you or in front of you when you do it?
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:14 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by maria430
Did the parents have to do the sign of the cross on the baby at any point?
yes, and godparents
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:14 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
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Posted by Porrruss
Posted by maria430
Did the parents have to do the sign of the cross on the baby at any point?
I think we all did- but the priest told us when to do it.
Does the priest stand with you or in front of you when you do it?
I honestly don't remember. I think in front of us.
Why do I feel like I'm being interrogated (makes me a little nervous!)?
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:17 PM |
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adeline27
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Our priest left it up to us. I felt more comfortable holding him when we were seated which I believe was the part with the oil and cross, I could be wrong and DH held him for the actual blessing part the part where we were all standing around the holy water.
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| Posted 4/14/09 2:31 PM |
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mooshyboo
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
In our church it was the mothers ~ but I am the godmother for my neice and I held her the entire time.
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Goobster
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by maria430
Does the priest stand with you or in front of you when you do it?
Can I ask why you are asking? Maybe we can help you out a bit more if we understand your concerns.
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Kelly9904
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by maria430
Do we have to make the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead? and at what point?
We did this and then they asked that the god parents do the same.But dont worry they directed us throughout the ceremony on what to do.
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| Posted 4/14/09 3:14 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
Posted by Porrruss
Posted by maria430
Posted by Porrruss
Posted by maria430
Did the parents have to do the sign of the cross on the baby at any point?
I think we all did- but the priest told us when to do it.
Does the priest stand with you or in front of you when you do it?
I honestly don't remember. I think in front of us.
Why do I feel like I'm being interrogated (makes me a little nervous!)?
OMG!  I felt like that as I was reading through this thread
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Palebride
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Re: Catholic Baptism Questions
reading this is making me tense...
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