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Updated May 24, 2013

Q: Should I Pay the Minister That Is Baptizing My Daughter?    —Fort Worth, TX

"We are having our daughter baptised on Easter Sunday at my hometown church, where my parents currently go. Because t..."

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Dear K., In all the churches I've been in, the minister did not receive any pay for baptising someone. But different churches may have different guidelines. At th...

OK- I know this is specific to my faith (LDS)- but we don't pay our bishops/ pastors for anything! I hope you don't have to pay for your little one's baptism. I could,...

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Q: Reception for Baptism    —Long Branch, NJ

"Is it unusual to have the celebration before the actual event? We are having a private baptism for our daughter on a..."

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My cousin just recently had a baptism on a Sunday and had a lovely BBQ on Saturday night for all friends and family. It was lovely and made the day much more relaxed.

Congrats on your daughter and on the bpatism. I think having the party prior is fine. Just don't forget, like I did because I was to worried about the party afterwar...

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Q: Looking for Women Encouragement Conferences in DFW Area    —Carrollton, TX

"I have been looking for a conferences that will offer us moms some encourgement and there is one that I found that wi..."

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The Mom Heart conference with Sally Clarkson is next month (Feb 26th - 27th) in Irving. Below is a little information from their website about the conference. I went ...

I go to The Village Church in Flower Mound and they have several different types of classes, home groups, and other ways to get involved. You can check it out at www.t...

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Q: Baptism Gown    —Tinley Park, IL

"Hi Moms, Does anyone know where I can buy a Baptism Gown around the Tinley Park area? Thanks!"

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So glad that you asked. A new shop opened in the last few months in Orland Park. They have really beautiful stuff there and quite reasonable. It is attached to the ...

Babies R Us in Orland Park has some.

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Q: Catholic Wedding    —Hampton, VA

"hello, i am in the hampton/newport news area, probably moving to smithfield, va this summer...i would like to be marr..."

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St.Joan of Arc is a wounderful.I am non denominational but I have friends there.The church is located on Geo. Washington Mem. Highway(rt.17) in York County,next to New...

Hello my name is E. We got to our Lady of mount carmel on Harpersville road in Newport News VA. We really like it there it's a school and church. please let me know if...

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Q: Gift for Buddhist Baby Naming Ceremony?    —Fairfax, VA

"My cousin now is a buddhist and asked me to be the equivalent of the godmother at her baby daughter's ceremony. I was..."

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If they are Asian, a common gift is cash in a red packet/envelope. It's called a hong bao (red packet). Just make sure the amount is even (for example $10, $20) but no...

I don't suppose there's a local buddhist temple you could call? I don't know if there's a traditional gift, but you could always do the equivalent and find a children...

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Q: Nephews Baptism- Gift Ideas    —Kansas City, MO

"My twin nephews are getting baptisted this weekend. Does anyone have ideas for gifts? They are 5 months. I have no..."

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The favorite gifts we received when my children were baptised were savings bonds and portrait gift certificates.

You may be looking for more of a "Spiritual" gift, but in general a great baby gift is a share of Stock (like Disney or some other stock associated with kids products)...

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Q: Baptism in Montgomery/Oswego Area    —Montgomery, IL

"My daughter is 2 months old and I would like to have her baptized. My husband and I recently moved to the area and a..."

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New Song Church, in Aurora (Oswego school district) would be a great place to baptize your daughter. It is a lutheran church. The website is www.newsongchurch.net If y...

I see that you are Lutheran. My husband is Catholic and I'm Lutheran, but we've been going to Oswego Presbyterian Church and love it! I'm not sure of the requirement...

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Q: An Islamic or African Nameing Ceremony    —Wilkes Barre, PA

"My husband is a Muslim from Africa and we are having a nameing ceremony after our son is born in Feb. However, my fam..."

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I found this info: home · things to know · baby event ideas · baby naming ceremony Baby Naming Ceremony Some families look for a secular altern...

whatever the wording would be for a Christening, replace it with Naming Ceremony. Your family can figure out the rest. Cut and paste from here: http://www.jamtan.co...

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Q: Planning a First Holy Communion    —Little Ferry, NJ

"Our 7 year old daughter is celebrating her First Holy Communion this May. I was looking around to see if I could ge..."

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Ok my daughter just made her first communion this May and it was great....First off i come from a very strong bunch of Italians in my family so naturally this communio...

You probably won't see any decorations until early spring. If you are planning the brunch to be held in a restaurant don't buy anything until you know what they allow...

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