Baptizing is one of the significant modes of rites or
practice to most Christians. It is a ceremony or experience into which a person
is initiated or be given a name. It is a traditional practice, a faith
tradition where it is also called christening. Catholics used to practice the infant baptism
where water is poured on the head of an infant, but others also consider them
in any forms of washing.
I myself is baptized in the name of the Catholic Christians, but I
used to wonder how was my celebration back then with my parents and godparents
around me. Were they excited to celebrate it with me? Did they wish something
great for me? But oh for sure! They were happy to carry me then in their arms
as they cuddled me with my long pink baby gown! Yes, I still have my baby gown
when I was baptized. I saw them in my mama’s closet that I was so happy to see
them and imagined myself as a baby wearing that cute pink gown. I’m so lucky
then because my parents did gave me the best christening day ever, (as per
story of my granny) Yes! You think I’m really lucky?!
In the long run of my 35 years of existence, now then I have
my first born with me and it’s my turn to give him the best day of
his christening as he enters the Christian world.
Thyrell’s christening was merely simple witnessed by us, his
Godparents and our family & friends. It happened last December 20, 2014 in
the church of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and held the reception at the Lavilla
Hall of BUTC campus. The ceremonial and celebration was grand enough for us to
be proud of as my son now became and baptized as a Christian. He was baptized
in the name of Thyrell Christian Benedict.
Why the name so long? Well then here’s the meaning of it. Thyrell is the name from the famous movie series “The Game of Thrones” . “Christian” is his daddy’s name, and “Benedict” is from St.Benedict to whom I prayed to grant me a baby boy, and if that happens I promised him that I am going to go after his name and let my son have it as one of his given names. My prayer was all granted so there it goes! By the way, we gave him the nickname, Mochi which means a Japanese rice cake.
Why the name so long? Well then here’s the meaning of it. Thyrell is the name from the famous movie series “The Game of Thrones” . “Christian” is his daddy’s name, and “Benedict” is from St.Benedict to whom I prayed to grant me a baby boy, and if that happens I promised him that I am going to go after his name and let my son have it as one of his given names. My prayer was all granted so there it goes! By the way, we gave him the nickname, Mochi which means a Japanese rice cake.
Witnessing my son’s day gave me a different feeling of excitement,
a feeling of a mommy that no one can explain and that my hubby feels the same
way too. We prepared everything for him with joyfulness to make everything
perfect for him and to make it even more unforgettable for in some ways, my son
will knew when he grows up how was it all and how it goes well during the day of
his christening.
*On the other hand of the very well celebration, I and
Christian would like to say Thank you, to all the people who gave their support
and care, the unending love to our only son during his special day. To my family,
to my in-laws, to all my good friends who were around to celebrate it with us,
and to all the friends who are on the other side of the world who still have
the courage to send their gifts for our baby despite of the distance we have.
Thank you all for your thoughtfulness!
