REFLECTION ON A BAPTISM

Each candidate must attend either the January 9th Baptism workshop or a family celebration of Baptism and then write a reflection on what they saw and how they felt as they watched the ceremony. Your reflection should include your impressions of the ceremony’s dynamics and your thinking on why the Presider (priest or deacon) did what he did (e.g.: the questioning of the parent’s intention; the presence of the Paschal Candle; the giving of a candle; the blessing of the senses; etc.)

Look back on the previous Baptism section, especially about your parent’s promise and reasons for your receiving your name.

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