Baptismal Candle Received as an Adult

[Heather914]

Hi everyone!

I am curious as to what one should do with their baptismal candle? I was baptized, confirmed and received first Holy Communion this past Easter Vigil.

Thanks!

 

[Magdalen2013]

Some folk celebrate the date of their baptism each year by lighting and burning the candle on the anniversary.

 

[Irishmom2]

You may wish to devote a tabletop, corner, wall or room to a prayer area. The candle would be a nice addition. Search this site and look for home altars for ideas.

 

[Confiteor_Deo]

I just keep mine in a box. You can use it for decoration or burn it in celebration of your Baptism if you wish.

 

[Heather914]

You may wish to devote a tabletop, corner, wall or room to a prayer area. The candle would be a nice addition. Search this site and look for home altars for ideas.

That’s a great idea! I have been thinking of setting up a home altar. I’m not very creative though, so I will really appreciate seeing the examples

 

[pensmama87]

That’s a great idea! I have been thinking of setting up a home altar. I’m not very creative though, so I will really appreciate seeing the examples

The Little Oratory is a great book on this subject.

We use our fireplace mantel. It is covered with a table runner in the color for the liturgical season (I just think that’s fun, it’s in no way necessary). I put the rosaries we use and prayer books there, as well a Bible and catechism. A candle on either end we light at family prayer time. On the wall above is a crucifix, and I want to put a couple pieces of sacred art there as well (especially an image of Our Lady). You can start very small.

 

[Reuben_J]

Hi everyone!

I am curious as to what one should do with their baptismal candle? I was baptized, confirmed and received first Holy Communion this past Easter Vigil.

Thanks!

Congratulation, a belated one but nevertheless a sincere one. Welcome to be a member of one big God’s family.

As for the candle, just light it at home. It comes in handy, right, when you pray like saying the Rosary or having a candle light dinner. It is a good habit starter.

God bless you.

 

[otjm]

Long, long ago (in a place far away…) people kept them for when they were dying, and receiving the Last Rites, or Extreme Unction.

Vatican 2 decreed that all the Sacraments were to be reviewed and updated, and we now refer to that sacrament as the Anointing of the Sick, expanding it beyond the deathbed to include those who are seriously ill.

And because of those changes, I suspect that most people no longer keep the baptismal candle for use near the death bed.