Cal's Baptism

This past Saturday, Cal was baptised at the same church his parents were married at, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, NJ.  He wore his father's christening gown from 30 years ago with this beautiful bib from Joe and Sheri (thank you!) that says "A baby so blessed. A promise so bright."



Is all this hoopla for me?

   

Yes, that is Cal's hand on the sign.  He was fascinated with it, and played with it (and by play I mean he kept ripping off the sign) enough that the deacon had to pause the service!

Here we are at the altar with his godparents, Uncle Joe and Aunt Beth.

  

Other than playing with the sign, Cal was on his best behavior and never cried, despite missing his morning nap, being anointed with oil twice and a very generous dousing at the baptismal font.

At the baptismal font

Candle lighting

Cal's "Lion King" moment after the baptism



 By the end, Cal was pooped and nodded off.

Afterwards, we had everyone back over for his first party.

  

 

Thanks to all family, "family" and friends who came to celebrate Cal's special day with him!