The Sacrament of Baptism

Lit church candle with a blue cross design in front of a decorated Christmas tree and wreath.
Catholic priest in gold vestments reading from a red liturgical book at the church altar.
Priest in gold vestments addressing a congregation seated in a decorated Catholic church.
Catholic priest performing a baptism, pouring holy water over an infant at the baptismal font.
Baby being baptized at a church font with family gathered around during a religious ceremony.
Close-up of infant baptism with water being poured over baby's head at a crystal baptismal font.
Smiling mother holds baby during baptism ceremony as priest pours holy water over infant's head.
Catholic priest in gold vestments blesses infant held by smiling mother during baptism ceremony.
Catholic priest in gold vestments lighting a tall paschal candle during a church ceremony.
Hand holding a lit white baptismal candle with blue dove design during a christening ceremony.
Lit baptismal candle held during christening ceremony with mother holding infant in background.
Smiling brunette mother tenderly holds sleeping newborn baby in white christening gown in church.
Happy couple smiling with their newborn baby in white christening gown at church altar.
Family of five posing at church altar with poinsettias after baby baptism during Christmas season.
Family of five poses in church with Christmas poinsettias, mother holding newborn in baptism gown.