Question on Baptism (non-theological)

[Preachers12]

Peace be with you.

My wife and I are having our daughter baptized very soon.  I haven't been to a baptism in ages and don't know if we are expected to bring flowers, pay a stipend, etc....  I'm looking for any pointers or thoughts which might save the wife some heartache   

God Bless and stay safe.

 

[chelcb]

You baptising Catholic?

It is alway custom to give an offering and I never heard of needing to bring flowers but if you wanted, I can't see why you shouldn't.

Just dress your daughter up in a white gown.

 

[Preachers12]

Originally posted by chelcb
You baptising Catholic?

It is alway custom to give an offering and I never heard of needing to bring flowers but if you wanted, I can't see why you shouldn't.

Just dress your daughter up in a white gown.

Chelcb, Peace be with you.

Thank you for the thoughts.  It is Catholic.  Is there an amount for the offering?  As for flowers, we thought we would get some for the godparents and perhaps three roses for the Virgin Mary.

God Bless and stay safe.

 

[chelcb]

Originally posted by Preachers12
Chelcb, Peace be with you.

Thank you for the thoughts.  It is Catholic.  Is there an amount for the offering?  As for flowers, we thought we would get some for the godparents and perhaps three roses for the Virgin Mary.

God Bless and stay safe.

 

Well the amount would depend on what you can afford I don't think that there is a set amount, call your parish and ask them to be sure. Flowers sound great to me and it is always welcome to bring Mary flowers and for the god parents it sounds like a nice gesture. I would be happy.

 

[ZooMom]

The idea for the flowers sounds lovely. On my devotional shelf, where I keep my Rosary,candles, and (gasp*horrors*) a few statuettes, I have put silk roses for our Lady.

Peace be with you, and blessings on your little girl.

 

[panterapat]

Of course there is no set fee for a stipend. But I think that $25 is customary for a baptism.

 

[Preachers12]

Panterapat, Peace be with you.

Thanks!

 

[Malachi383]

Another thing, you will need a baptismal candle. This is sometimes provided, sometimes not. You might want to ask when you call about the stipend. Also, you could bring a towel to dry off if needed (sometimes also provided, but never hurts to have backup). And lastly, a favorite of mine.

One thing that happens is an annointing with Chrism. Some priests like to make sure you are good and annointed, other simply make the sign of the cross with their thumbs. Have a hankerchief ready, esp if it is the former, and dry up some of the oil with it. I have seen some use a purificator they bought. But just the same, put it in a ziplock bag and save it. (mmm...love the smell....) I have seen this done by people in RCIA. Just a thought.

God bless and congratulations

 

[Preachers12]

Originally posted by Malachi383
Another thing, you will need a baptismal candle. This is sometimes provided, sometimes not. You might want to ask when you call about the stipend. Also, you could bring a towel to dry off if needed (sometimes also provided, but never hurts to have backup). And lastly, a favorite of mine.

One thing that happens is an annointing with Chrism. Some priests like to make sure you are good and annointed, other simply make the sign of the cross with their thumbs. Have a hankerchief ready, esp if it is the former, and dry up some of the oil with it. I have seen some use a purificator they bought. But just the same, put it in a ziplock bag and save it. (mmm...love the smell....) I have seen this done by people in RCIA. Just a thought.

God bless and congratulations

Malachi383, Peace be with you.

BIG THANKS!

God Bless and stay safe.

 

[Angelus00]

Preachers,

Your best course may be to call the rectory. Most parishes have baptismal classes that you and your spouse attend. Those that teach this can probably tell you everything you'll need and what the order of events are. When we had our youngest baptized 2 years ago, we didn't have to provide anything but ourselves and our little one. Candle, towel, etc. were provided. It's pretty awesome.

Pax

 

[Preachers12]

Originally posted by Angelus00
Preachers,

Your best course may be to call the rectory. Most parishes have baptismal classes that you and your spouse attend. Those that teach this can probably tell you everything you'll need and what the order of events are. When we had our youngest baptized 2 years ago, we didn't have to provide anything but ourselves and our little one. Candle, towel, etc. were provided. It's pretty awesome.

Pax

AngelusOO, Peace be with you.

My wife and I attended such a class (as was required).  Unfortunately, it did not really cover these things.  It was very dissappointing for my wife and I.  It was standing room only, lasted only thirty minutes and was often off topic or simply repetitive.  We were just unlucky and had an instructor who was not a very good speaker/instructor, though well intentioned.

The priest who will be overseeing the Sacrament is a dear friend from our old parish.  Between his schedule and mine, we keep missing each other on the phone.  That's why I figured I'd ask about this here.

The tips here have been very good and I appreciate the responses very much.

God Bless and stay safe.