Who: Jonah Pierre Etienne

When: 29 July 2018 at 10:30am

Where

950 Old Kingston Mills Road, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 5H6

A baptism starts with a loving home and a caring family.

Here Joshua is now ready and made sure he was up to the task of attending this event

Grandma Tassé and two of her 7 grandkids.

Jonah all buckled in and ready to head to the church

Sharon and Dianne

What a great photo as they look so good coming to Church-Joshua had come with us.

Kathryn and her godmother

A walk to the Church bell to get some pictures taken. Cute the way Jonah and his older brother just stroll along the grass to the designated point. A favorite picture judged by Grandma and papa Tassé

Kathryn and family at the Church

Thomas is arriving with Gavin who is not feeling well. A trooper though to stay for a picture before Thomas gets him back home.

Father Wes talking to the Godparents and Kathryn and Jonah getting them ready for the Sacrement of Baptism.

During baptism, water symbolizes new birth into the Holy Spirit. 

Jonah seems entralled with the whole process

Does Jonah think that Father Wes is playing with him?

The lighting of the Candles from the Paschal candle. The fire of the candle can also symbolize the light of Christ, particularly as the fire comes from the Paschal candle. This candle, blessed on Easter, represents Christ's triumph over evil. Some believe that Christ's light will help ward off any evil that might come the way of the person being baptized.

Kathryn, Jonah and godparents, Pauline and Rob.

Great Grandma and Kathryn with family

Great Grandma Tassé with Joshua wearing the traditional Tassé baptismal cloak.

Kathryn and family, her dad and mom (Sharon & Pierre) and Her Grandmother Tassé

Pierrette, Danny and their daughter Mandy with Kathryn and Jonah

Sangeeta (Kheayali's mother) with Dianne and Thomas beside Kathryn and Jonah

Two brothers with their sister

Leaving the church

Kathryn and her godmother/grandmother

First thing to mention is that Christine did not make these desserts...but they were great and in the form of a cross. Well done Sharon.

Sitting on the deck outside and socializing

Food provided by Kathryn was set out and made available to those who were hungry.

Mandy, being a young model, is showing where the food is...

Kathryn gave godparent gifts to Jonah's godmother and godfather

Let the opening of the presents begin

A lovely cross from Thomas and Kheayali

A great memorabila coin from Danny and Pierrette

This was a great hit from his great grandma. Her traditional picture included in the card was really appreciated from this youngster

I guess he liked the ring also ;)

A baptismal certificate holder from his grandparents

And the gift from his godparents....a tablet...as any kid in this day and age...this was a hit...which is why we made sure it happened at the end ;)

This just in from Tom and Marigene in the USA

All-in-all, it was a good baptism.