Baptismal garment and candle

Posted on Nov 1, 2011 in Baptisms

Baptismal garment and candle

On the baptism day, parents usually provide a white garment or stole, and also a special baptismal candle.

The white garment or stole is placed on the child immediately after baptism to signify purification and victory over sin and death.

The candle signifies the light of faith, which is entrusted the parents and godparents who receive it on behalf of the newly baptised child.

Personalised candles and baptismal garments and stoles are easily available on the web. For more information, contact the parish office.