Posts Tagged ‘sacrament’
HDYDI: Baptism Week {Preparing for the Sacrament}
Welcome to Baptism Week at Team Whitaker! This is the first post of a five-part series: Preparing for the Sacrament (What the Sacrament Means) Choosing Godparents (Finding People to Support Your Child) + BOWL SET Giveaway from Clarey Clayworks Looking Your Best (Dressing the Part for Your Child’s Big Day) + $100 PHOTO CREDIT from Renee Blood Photography,…
Read MoreA Most Beautiful First Communion
I knew I was going to cry, but Y’ALL. The day was full of so much joy. So much. And because I’m chatty and like to take pictures you get to hear and see the whole thing. Grab that cup ‘o Joe and pull up a chair. I’ll chat about the events leading up to…
Read MoreBless Me, Father, For I Have Sinned
Something Pope Francis said this week really reached my heart in a spot that I had quite nearly abandoned. As a convert to Catholicism, one of the teachings of the church that was most difficult for me to embrace was the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a.k.a. “confession.” God already knew my sins. He saw them everyday.…
Read MoreLittle Fire and a Big Baptism
If you’re new to the blog, I hope this post doesn’t scare you. If you’re a regular, grab a Coke, pop some popcorn and enjoy the show. Saturday morning, November 28, had been on the calendar for a long, long time. We have a habit of setting the baptismal date well in advance – partly because…
Read MoreReconciliation
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that Will had has First Reconciliation. To our non-Catholic friends, I’m sure you were wondering what the heck that is. Since I was once in that category, let me explain. First a little history… Before our second-graders take the leap toward First Eucharist (sometimes known as First Communion), they…
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