2007-01-05 02:17:05 · 12 answers · asked by unsure 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
How much did John the Baptist get for baptizing?
Nothing
2007-01-05 02:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most churches do not have a set fee, although they ask for donations. After all, churches do not build themselves, heat and electricity cost money etc. My wife and I had our son baptized last year. I seem to remember giving the church $50 and giving the priest another $20. I cannot say that this is the right amount, but I think it is in the ballpark.
Congratulations.
2007-01-05 02:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A priest does not expect anything for a babtism. Just do your usual tithing of 10% and you should be good to go. For those who cannot do the 10%, give what you are comfortable in giving. The only times a priest is sometimes paid is for weddings and funerals as that payment goes to the church.
2007-01-05 02:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Houston Computer Guru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average is $50. ......however..I could never understand why a priest./minister/church should charge anything for a person that decides to make a public proclamation that they are "burying" their old self and ways and starting a new life.
2007-01-05 02:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by dizzymac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None the churches ask for too much money from poor souls as it is one reason i absolutely stay out of church. Im pagan so i would never donate anyway...
2007-01-05 02:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by firey_spirit_66 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to pay anything. All this time I thought god was all about love not money.
2007-01-05 02:20:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In our church, you would not be asked to pay anything. If you would like to make a donation to the church, it is always appreciated.
2007-01-05 02:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Suzie Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i baptized last year and no one ask me to pay anything
its for free.
2007-01-05 02:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by الحقيقة 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As much as your cross will bare.
2007-01-05 02:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by Eva 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought they had set fees.
2007-01-05 02:19:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋