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Catholics re: Baptism

SportyChic24SportyChic24 member
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Before you had your LO Baptised did you have an interview/meeting with the Priest? (well our meeting is with a Bishop) I am kind of nervous he wants to meet and talk with DH and myself. I don't know what to expect, I'm afraid I might say the wrong thing and it won't be done. I am not too involved in our church and don't remember a lot of things. Is there anything I should/must know?

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  • TeamReyTeamRey
    I had to go to a meeting for my goddaugther's baptism.  We were asked questions like what baptism means and things like that.  The priest also went over how the ceremony would work.
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  • mstopkamstopka member
    We didn't have to meet with the priest, but we did have to attend a class. It wasn't a big deal. They just went over the basics of the ceremony, what baptism means, etc. I don't believe that you could give a wrong answer, don't worry!
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  • ivs112ivs112 member
    We had a meeting with our priest before scheduling the baptism and then we had a class with all the parents who were baptizing their kids. He just asked us what parish we were baptized in and where we did our Sacraments. Just a little small talk, nothing crazy and that was that.
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  • KitKat307KitKat307 member
    DH's uncle is our priest so we didn't have to go through any of the formalities.  Just answer honestly and try not to be nervous.  They won't deny you baptizing your baby!  Good luck!
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  • SportyChic24SportyChic24 member
    We did go to the Church and watch a video, fill out a registration form and were able to ask questions. I think I'm nervous because I asked a relative if he would do it. I don't want to look dumb to my uncle, that I don't know my stuff. Hopefully it will be ok, DH is clueless not much into the knowledge of things with the Church and all. Thanks.
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  • beacbabebeacbabe

    we had to do too..

    It was about 10 mins long, we watched a video and that was it. no questions asked or anything. Dont be too nervous there isnt too much involved with it.

     

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  • CityplannerCityplanner

    We did.  We had a class and a meeting with the priest.  It's just a time for them to get to know you.  So many people only show up to church for baptisms and weddings, so it's a chance for the church (if it's a good and nice one, at least) to do some outreach.  You can place a face with a name and have a bit more connection with the parish beyond just popping in for one big crazy day with a baby in fancy clothes.

    It's also a teachable moment for them.  You're participating in a big sacrament, so it's a time for them to remind you what it means and why you're doing and hopefully you'll leave knowing a little bit more than you came in with.  It's not a pop quiz that you have to pass, so I wouldn't worry about saying or doing the wrong thing at all.  You're not the only one to be not up on random facts of baptism. 

    I would be prepared for them to ask you why you want your child baptized.  There's not a right or wrong answer, but I would be prepared for the question. 

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  • etude de la vieetude de la vie member
    we did a group thing to watch a video then had an interview with the priest. It was simple..... what is baptism, how do you plan to raise LO catholic, what does Catholicism mean  to your household type questions. 
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  • PinkBackPackPinkBackPack
    We had to meet with the deacon.  We watched a video and they ask a couple of questions, similar to the ones listed above.
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  • jenna0627jenna0627
    We had a class. Basically it was about 5 couples, he went over who can and cannot be a godparent and what types of baptisms he could perform. Full dunking, forehead etc. Then he went over when they could take place. He also gave us a few books to look at if there were particular verses or something we wanted. DH is catholic and I am not so like you I was pretty nervous but it was nothing.
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