Baptism

What is:

• A Mexican baptism Is a religious and family celebration.

• It usually happens when a baby is a few months old.

• The baptism welcomes the child into the catholic church.

Decorations:

• White decorations (white represents purity)

• Balloons and flowers 

• Crosses and angels

• Candles

Traditions:

• Church ceremony (a priest pours holy water on the baby’s head.

• Godparents (they help in the ceremony and promise to guide the child)

• The candle and shell (the godparents often bring a candle and a small shell for the holy water)

• Baptism dress (the baby wears a long, white dress or outfit)

• Party (after the church, there is a party

• Rosaries and memories (small religious souvenirs are given to guests as memories.