Catholic Baptism questions...?

Question

I am looking to get my 7 week old son baptised and I dont know how to go about it. Can anyone help me? Does it cost anything at the Church? How long in advance should I book the mass or is it just a come to the mass at anytime? Is it only on Sundays or are there Saturday ones? Also, who should all be invited to the mass and after party? I would it if anyone can answer thses questions for me. I have called two churches but both the person in charge wasnt in today to answer them.

Answer 1

Congratulations!

Most parishes have a Baptism coordinator to whom you will have to communicate.

Baptism does not cost money but a donation will not be declined.

The best time and place for a Baptism is during Mass in the presence of the entire parish family but a private or semi-private ceremony might be able to be arranged.

You will need to select the Godparents and anyone else you wish to witness the Baptism and go to the party.

You and your spouse will also have to attend a class on Baptism and its rights and responsibilities.

Baptisms are not usually performed during Lent so most parishes will probably ask you to wait until after Easter.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

I think it really depends on the church. My church requires 6 weeks notice an there is a class that parents and godparents have to attend before. It is usually done right after Mass, but i think it can be any Mass (Saturday evening or Sunday morning).

My godson was babtized last July in New Jersey and it was done on a Sunday afternoon with several other (like 10 total) baptisms. You really need to check with your church or the church that you want to perform the baptism.

Most churches do not charge a fee, but it is customary to pay the priest and/or make an offering to the church. As far an invitations go, you should invite whomever you choose to celebrate this wonderful occasion!

Answer 3

Most of these questions can only be answered by the church as some of them differ. Catholic churches sometimes won't baptize or perform other rites unless you are a member and go through a class with them. It's usually during a regular Sunday mass, at least in my area. The after-party is usually family and close friends.

Answer 4

Catholicism IS a denomination of Christianity, so this is like requesting the super distinction between a flower and a tulip. So which diverse sect of Christianity do you advise? Anglicans? Protestants? Lutherans? seventh Day Adventists? Methodists? Episcopalians? Quakers? Jehovah's Witnesses? Mormons? Baptists? Presbyterians? Orthodox? some diverse individual? some them do baptisms, varied them do no longer. and persons that do, do no longer inevitably do them a similar way as others could. as an occasion, one super distinction between how Baptists do baptisms while in comparison with how Catholics do baptisms, is that Catholics baptize at infancy (till at last they're getting a convert) on a similar time as Baptists do no longer carry out a baptism till at last the participant is satisfactorily previous to hold close what's occurring. some sects do finished physique immersion, some sects only sprinkle the water, and so forth.

Answer 5

Each archdiocese has its own rules relating to your faith background, church membership, preparation for the baptism, even if there are any costs. Most I have attended lately do not revolve around a Mass. In fact one was during the week since the father's work schedule did not allow him to be available on the weekend. So the family had it on a Thursday evening. If you are not currently going to Catholic services you probably will need to have some to discuss this with the priest who will perform the service in telling the commitment you are then making to raise your child as a Catholic. One thing you will need to select Godparents for the child and they definitely will need to be there.

Answer 6

Well, first of all, it sounds as though it's been a while since you've been to church if you don't even know when masses are and how the baptisms work, no snottiness intended. My opinion is that I've never understood why people baptize their babies. Baptism is by immersion for the remission of sins, right?! A baby is spotless, as white as snow, why do they need baptism? I think that should take place at a time in the child's life when they understand consequences for actions, and understand what the baptism is about. When my kids were babies, we did dedications. Thanking God for the blessing of them, praying for guidance on raising them, and asking for him to watch over them , and praying that they may choose right paths in life. Dedicating their lives back to our Heavenly Father, where they came from to start with. I don't know if this helps, but it's a thought. Good Luck.

Answer 7

Both of my boys were baptized catholic. You make a donation to the church. I would book a month in advance. It usually happens after mass on Sunday. We invited just family and godparents and very close friends.

Answer 8

You will need to make arrangements with the local church. They will be able to tell you the schedule of when they perform the rite, and when opening are available in their calendar. Some churches will require a "donation" a few will not. Always give $50 anyway. Its a courtesy to have your guests, witnesses and the godparents over for brunch after the ceremony.

Answer 9

What you want to do, is go into your church and tell the father you are wanting to baptise your child. He will make the arrangments with you from there on on what to do and when . It does not cost anything at all....make sure you pick out a couple you trust and love to be the god parents.
good luck with it all.
You'll do fine!!! It s a great day!!

Answer 10

Well, first off your better off going up to the church and talk to someone there because they not only can help you with getting a date to do this but they can also set it up so if you have family and friends come to it they can set it up so everyone can sit together.

You'll want to book something like this a month in advance