Yesterday Gianna was finally baptized into the Faith. We were blessed with so many friends and family there as witnesses to Gianna's initiation into the life, death and resurrection of Christ. It was such a joy-filled occasion for everyone, and one that can only be lived once. After the baptism everyone followed us over to Uncle Gary's house to celebrate with a nice lunch and desserts prepared by Katie's mom. Here are some of the pictures from such a memorable day -- video coming soon....
Ready to be baptized. The gang is all here!
Gianna praising the Lord, thanking Him for allowing her to be baptized - Alleluia!
"I baptize you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
She behaved so well throughout the entire baptism ceremony
Fr. Tatman imparting a special blessing for both parents and godparents
Baptismal font in the Oratory
(Left) Katie with her mother on the day of her baptism 25 years ago; (Right) Katie with Gianna, wearing the same baptismal gown 25 years later.
The proud parents
Grandma, Grandpa, Fr. Tatman, Mommy and Daddy holding the newly elected child of the Church.
Uncle Stephen and Aunt Nicole
(Left to right): Cousin, Mandy, with Aunt Patty, and little cousins, Samantha and Emma.
Uncle Michael
The goodies
Gianna's baptism cake. It was beautiful!
Friends, Pat and Emily Richardson
Little cousin, VinnieVideos:
Baptism Ceremony (Note: Unfortunately, the video file for the first part of the ceremony is too large to be uploaded to the blog. I am currently attempting to make the file smaller.)
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