Kolbe's Baptism

What a beautiful day and so filled with love, beauty, peace, and joy as we welcomed our son into the Church.  

 

His godparents are dear friends from Southern California, Jonny and Crystal.  They flew in for the occasion.  His baptism was during the 11:30am Mass at our parish (we generally attend the 9:30 am though), but he was the only one being baptized so it was quite special to have the whole church in attendance to welcome him.  Of note, we brought our neighbor (who is recovering from a stroke) to Mass with us, but I realized once we arrived that there would be no one who could take pictures...

But when I turned around after Mass, who was there, but my dear friend Megan, who had not only come to pray and be part of Kolbe's special day, but took pictures for us.  (So all the pictures from his special Sacrament are courtesy of Megan- thank you!!!)

 

After the priest processed in, he called us up to do the initial blessing and Kolbe was smiling and cooing.  Fr. Javier was so full of joy and smiled right back.  

 

Later after the homily, was the part where he was actually baptized.  It was so touching, though he did cry during that part.  

 

 

Welcome to the Church, little man!

 

 

After Mass, we took a few pictures....or rather, Megan did...

Parents and godparents

 

Just a few candids...hahaha

and a nice family shot

 

the whole family and the godparents

 

I snapped a couple.  One of Kolbe with Megan and one of him with Clare (who purchased his sweet little outfit by the way!)

 

Later in the day, we had a soup potluck with several families in the area to celebrate, and I'm lamenting not taking any pictures except this one of the kids decorating Christmas cookies.  Yummy soups and breads (for those who could eat it!), and Chris had some delicious brews on tap.  The kids colored pictures of the Nativity, decorated cookies, and watched a little movie.  It was such a wonderful time spent with dear friends who have been so loving and supportive for our family.  Thank you to everyone for the wonderful food that you brought to share and for your love and friendships.  And to all of those who couldn't make it, thank you as well for your love and prayers.  It was a truly incredible day.  

During consecration (just after Kolbe decided to let out a LOUD burp and spit up all over me), I was able to pause for a moment to reflect on the beauty of our faith and the gift of the Eucharist, and I felt as though Kolbe's patron (St. Maximilian Kolbe) was there celebrating with us and welcoming him to the faith, together with Mama Mary and the cloud of witnesses.  It was incredible.  

God bless you now and always, sweet Kolbe Christopher.  You are so loved, by your family and friends, and by Jesus and all our heavenly friends and intercessors.