Oliver is Baptized

Today was Oliver's Baptism. It was absolutley an amazing day. We professed that we were there for baptism and Damon, Jamie, Mark, and I did the sign of the cross on Olivers head. (My brother Scott and Mark's cousin Jessica are the godparents and unable to be there) Father Joe had our family follow the cross at the beginning of mass and then had us sit up front by the alter. The mass started out with the anointing of oil on Olivers chest followed by prayer. After the Homily we walked to the baptismal font where Olli had holy water poured on his head in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. After he was anointed once again on his forehead. I put a white cloth over his head which symbolized he was clothed in Jesus. Father Joe took him to the front of the church and held him up for everyone to see. We sat back down and a little while later we stood up and they said a special blessing for me and then one for Mark. It was a very neat ceremony. It was a wonderful day full of blessings. Congratulations on your Baptism, Oliver Owen!