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Can You Reuse a Baptismal Candle?
Asked by H.H. from Washington DC
on November 12, 2008
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My MIL gave us the baptismal candle used for my husband's baptism and I was wondering if I can reuse this for my son's baptism? Or is it considered religiously inappro...
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- H., Most likely your church will give you a new baptismal candle for your son, since he will be a new creation in Christ. The candle represents the Light of Christ...
- Of course you can use it, the fact that your husband used it during his makes it even more special. O.
- Your son will get his own Baptismal candle that will be lit from the Easter candle and burn throughout the ceremony. No, I do not think it is appropriate to use your ...