April 2013 Moms
Appropriate donation for baptism?
I just booked the baptism for end of May. What is an appropriate donation to give considering there are no fees to have the baptism there? I really have no clue.
First time Momma to be! Due April 5th!
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Re: Appropriate donation for baptism?
BFP #2, 12/12/11, m/c 12/25/11
BFP #3, 3/09/12, CP 3/10/12
BFP #4, 7/22/12, DD#2 born 4/2013
Every church/community is different. I am the office manager at my church and have never had a donation from a MEMBER come across my desk (though people may give a gift of some sort to the pastor???) and only occasionally have seen it for a non-member. I suppose it would be different if classes were involved or you had to meet with the Pastor/Priest a few times.
That said, it is rare for a church to not need some extra $$--an offering of any amount would be appreciated, I am sure!!
Wow, I am suprised to hear that most folks dont donate. What a shame! We do have to take one class for an hour. We will defintely give a donation. We are new members of the church and like it there and like you said, i am sure they need the money to keep things going. I was thinking $100.00 and was afraid that would be too cheap but maybe not.. i think they will appreciate it. Thanks!
BFP #2, 12/12/11, m/c 12/25/11
BFP #3, 3/09/12, CP 3/10/12
BFP #4, 7/22/12, DD#2 born 4/2013
Huh. I never thought about it.
It was never mentioned (nor has anyone in my family ever mentioned a donation given), when dd was baptised. I'm pretty sure it's rare for our church members to do that.
It make sense, though. I think when we got married, our church suggested a $25 donation for janitorial fees (for members) and said it would have been around $100 for nonmembers.
Interesting question...now I might have to ask around a bit.