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Melbernai
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Question about a Christening...
Yesterday was my niece's Christening. The church did not allow ANY pictures to be taken inside the church and also only allowed the parents and the godparents to come up to the part where she had the water poured over her head.
I have never heard of this before. I understand it in some ways -- especially the part about hte pictures -- the priest said we need to respect the sanctity of the sacriment. But baptisms are a BIG deal for some people and I personally would be upset if I wasn't able to get any photos of this important moment for my child. My sister was not told about this at the clas she went to. When they started the ceremony the priest said it and that was the first she heard of it.
I also know that my mom was disappointed that grandparents were not allowed up to see the baptism.
I'm just looking for other peoples thoughts on this....without starting a debate!
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Posted 8/14/06 10:15 AM  |
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Re: Question about a Christening...
I would be upset too. I have 100+ pics of Antonio being dunked in the water and video too.
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| Posted 8/14/06 10:17 AM |
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Re: Question about a Christening...
We were told no flash photography at our children's christenings.
I do agree that there are too many overzealous parents that can ruin the ceremony with pictures & video cameras. I think sometimes it overshadows the importance of the event.
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| Posted 8/14/06 10:24 AM |
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Re: Question about a Christening...
We had our daughter's Baptism yesterday and the Church was pretty strict about starting on time (even though the godfather wasn't there yet  ) and told us how to sit and when to get up, etc. However, we were allowed to take pics and there were no restrictions on who could come up to the Baptismal font. We had everyone there for our family come up. But they stood off to the side and the only ones in pictures for now are us.
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| Posted 8/14/06 10:56 AM |
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steph4777
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Re: Question about a Christening...
The pastor who married us had the same policy. She did not allow any pictures to be taken during the ceremony. She said the ceremony is very sacred and need to be given the up most reverence. Once she opened her mouth the photographers had to sit in the pew. Well one photographer climber over the rail at the alter and she paused and made him go sit down. At the end of the ceremony we re-enacted the different parts so they could take pictures.
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| Posted 8/14/06 11:05 AM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Question about a Christening...
Our church is very relaxed about pictures, they said to us a couple times they want us to take pics of the sacrament.
They did however only allow the godparents and parents up at the time of Baptism.
That's sad no pics, there are no preserved memories of that baby's baptism :(
I know they want to preserve the sanctity of the church, but Baptism is a sacrament just like a wedding. Do they not allow wedding pics in the church either, i wonder about that one!
Message edited 8/14/2006 11:10:33 AM.
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| Posted 8/14/06 11:10 AM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Question about a Christening...
Posted by sweetness
Do they not allow wedding pics in the church either, i wonder about that one!
We were wondering the same thing! I guess in the grand scheme of things it isn't the biggest deal -- we were able to get quite a few pictures outside of the church so it isn't like the day won't be remembered. My sister was just shocked and so were we!
If they only allow some poeple to go up when the baby is baptised I think they should allow the grandparents also since it is such a big deal for them!
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| Posted 8/14/06 11:12 AM |
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KangaMom
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Re: Question about a Christening...
We were allowed to take photos and when each child was called up individually for the Baptism ANY family member was allowed to come forward as well 
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| Posted 8/14/06 3:58 PM |
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Re: Question about a Christening...
I went to a Christening last year where there were no photos allowed and only the parents and god parents where the only ones allowed to come up. I was very surprised.
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| Posted 8/14/06 4:15 PM |
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