Holy Saturday is a traditional day to receive converts to the Church. Last year on this day we received a mother and daughter (who have thrown themselves in wholeheartedly!!), and this morning we received a family of eight, parents and six of their children (there are more children but they have married and live elsewhere). … Continue reading Family Chrismation
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Baptismal Candles
We've never received eight people at once. Heck, we've never done that many in a year. (Note: this family will be chrismated, not baptized.) As I mentioned previously I am in charge of the candles. I had to make them slightly simpler than usual because of the sheer number. I usually make the candles for … Continue reading Baptismal Candles
