My infant daughter is getting baptized soon. I've had people ask if we were going to have a party. Is there supposed to be a party afterwards? If so big or small? I'm really all new at this mom stuff!
2007-03-08 14:13:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First of all, congrats on being a new mom and having your daughter baptized. In my experience, it is customary to have a party afterwards. It's typically a family affair with some close friends invited as well. It's up to you as to how many people you want to invite. With all three of my children, it was held at a house where we had a light lunch and cake for all of the guests. Keep it simple by having lunch meats, cheeses, buns, coffee and a nice cake. Anyone that you have invited to witness the baptism should be invited to the party afterwards. (With the exception of inviting the entire congregation, of course!) However, if there is a special someone that you feel connected to at your church, you might want to invite them.
2007-03-08 14:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people have a little celebration with coffee and cake. It is a more laid-back celebration as it is already a big day for the baby as well as the parents.
For my daughter we had a celebration in the hall after the service. We had two slab cakes, coffee and juice. We also had relatives bring some buns and pots of soup. It was nice!
2007-03-08 22:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by Laura H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small, family only - maybe close members from the parish and the Godparents. The Baptism is the big deal. Don't detract from it! and enjoy - - and take loads of pictures!
I'm doing one April 22, after Easter.
2007-03-08 22:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not so much a party, but a small reception. Maybe a buffet or potluck and people can bring gifts if they like. If you'd like to have a party though, go for it!
2007-03-08 22:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always hosted an informal reception (cake, punch, finger foods) for friends and family after my kids' baptisms. It doesn't have to be big or fancy. It should be fun and relaxing after what must be a rather formal and kind of nerve-wracking ceremony.
2007-03-08 22:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by lexiann721 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Catholics have baptism as part of our sacraments. Baptism makes us "official children of God" by the removal of the original sin during baptism. Thus, we feel it appropriate to celebrate the baby's entry into the Christian family. It may not be big nor lavish. Sometimes we even celebrate it with a simple prayer of thanks before our next meal. No need to be grand about it especially if the finance of the family is limited. However, if your family can afford it, go ahead and celebrate it even with fireworks!!! Congratulations to your baby's baptism. Welcome to the Christian World. God bless you!!!
2007-03-08 22:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by ericangel16 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, yes! Don't deny yourself to the right of throwing a huge bash after the baptism. Just ask yourself the importance of a baptism in a child's life, just ask yourself! I am so MAD at my grandma for not throwing a party for me after I was baptized that veins in my forehead are permanently popping out!
2007-03-08 22:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by Nick Y 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think a small reception is in order. Coffee, pop, cake, finger sands -- you know small and nice.
2007-03-08 22:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Why don't you have your friends and relatives over to your house for some light refreshments and celebration?
2007-03-08 22:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you have a party. but its kind of a formal party in the day,
2007-03-08 22:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋