Jeremy's Baptism

Back in February Jeremy was baptised! Although most people get baby baptised within a month or two, Jeremy had the advantage of a 6-month-old who could hold his head up. We had a little reception before mass, and Jeremy was baptised at the 6:30pm youth mass at St. Anselm. The ceremony was great, although it was apparent that Fr. Benedict hadn't done a baptism in a while and was trying to rely on memory!

This is Tania and Jeremy at the reception before the Mass.



Jeremy and his Godparents Curtis and Sheila. Tania and Sheila worked together at a school in Columbia for a little while, and their friendship has only grown. Tania is also the Godmother for their child Julian!



Mom and Dad with Jeremy and Fr. Benedict, who was one of the priests at our wedding.



Jeremy and his Baptismal gown, which comes from Tania's grandma Lawler. I know it needs to be a white garment, but I fail to find why it is always a dress!



Craig occupied himself at mass by reading the lectionary with the readings. Actually, all the Mantia cousins were extremely well behaved and I was impressed. Not that I expected them to misbehave, but that it is hard for kids to sit still in a church with no cry room and and echo that is fun to talk to. Well done!