22 June 2008

De-Heathen-ized

BB's godmother (right) and her youngest sister dressing Z for her first sacrament.

Z's godparents, Judy and Mark, who also happen to be BB's godmother's parents.

Mary and Jude.

Tracing the sign of the cross, claiming Z as one of God's children.

G in her Sunday best.

BB slept in AhPoh's arms through almost the entire ceremony.

Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens, or the oil of salvation.

Little Leo, less than two days old.

You can't see it, but Z's being baptised using the same shell that I carried across Spain; and that both G and BB were baptised with.

A final blessing from Deacon Sam Adams (no kidding, really).

Proud family of the newest member of the Catholic church.

Around the Paschal candle.

Around our living room afterwards for the reception.