Final Roll Call Baptism this Easter Vigil

[Junebug999]

Well everyone who is to be baptized on Easter Vigil. Today is Holy Thursday. This is the last Mass I will attend where I am not able to receive communion. REJOICE! Our baptism is near!!! We have had a long journey to the one, Holy, Catholic, aposolic Church. My journey has been a long one. I have been tested recently. The stupid ugly one has whispered in my ear, “Are you sure you really want to make this lifelong commitment? What if you’re wrong?” to which my answer has been, “I will serve and follow God’s call to His Church. Go away and leave me alone in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” I have had a number of testings and even the RCIA director warned me last night to hold fast these couple last days there may be further testing.

But my joy knows no bounds. I could climb on the roof and shout praise for my Heavenly Father for bringing me safe this far in my journey to His Church. Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion awats on Easter Vigil. At that time my real journey BEGINS in my walk with my Lord.

My prayer for you is that the light and love of God blesses you in your Baptism with every Grace. That you grow in the Wisdom and love of the Lord, that you always honor your Heavenly Father. That the Holy Spirit guides you in all truth. Amen.

Soooooooooooo by God’s grace I am ready. You will be in my prayers and in my heart as I begin my journey in the Easter Vigil.

God Bless You!

 

[damooster]

I’m glad you’re so excited. I’m deathly nervous. I’m a real klutz and I’m afraid I’m going to trip on my own feet, drown, or say something I’m not supposed to etc. I don’t know how your parish is doing this, but we have to show up in these ugly, gray t-shirts, jeans and flip flops. When we get baptized, we are whisked away to a changing room, where we are supposed to change and put on a white robe. My robe looks too small (I’m a “stocky” fellow) and I’m afraid I’m going to look like a big marshmallow. And let’s not even talk about communion! I hope they have two patens under my chin.

It feels good knowing that I made it though, so I can find comfort in that.

 

[lemonlime]

I’m glad you’re so excited. I’m deathly nervous. I’m a real klutz and I’m afraid I’m going to trip on my own feet, drown, or say something I’m not supposed to etc. I don’t know how your parish is doing this, but we have to show up in these ugly, gray t-shirts, jeans and flip flops. When we get baptized, we are whisked away to a changing room, where we are supposed to change and put on a white robe. My robe looks too small (I’m a “stocky” fellow) and I’m afraid I’m going to look like a big marshmallow. And let’s not even talk about communion! I hope they have two patens under my chin.

It feels good knowing that I made it though, so I can find comfort in that.

Haha, at least you get to wear pants! I was baptized and received into the Church last Easter and, because the parish I was baptized at used an immersion pool, all the catechumens were told to wear shorts. I actually had to go to Goodwill and buy an old pair since ordinarily I wouldn’t be caught dead in shorts.

The pool in which I was baptized is elevated for the benefit of the onlookers so I had to climb two sets of rickety steps: one going into the pool and one on the other side leading out. I was absolutely convinced that the experience was going to be terrible and humiliating. I was also going to slip and face-plant into the steps, breaking every tooth in my head and inviting the uproarious laughter of all the people watching. I could never have gone through with it without the strength and guidance of our Lord.

Happily, none of that happened. I didn’t fall, no one else fell, and somehow, I didn’t even feel much embarrassment at being wet and (by my standards) half-naked in front of hundreds of people. The worst thing that happened to me during the Mass was getting mixed up in the Communion reception lines and having to have Father take my elbow and point me at the deacon distributing the Precious Blood. Oh, and after I was Confirmed the oil kept trickling down into my eyebrows and threatening my sight, but I’d brought a cotton handkerchief in anticipation of that issue.

You sound like you’ve got the right idea. No matter what happens or what flubs you or anyone else might make, just persevere and in a few minutes you’ll have gotten through it. Depend on your sponsor, your instructors and your fellow parishioners; they’ll see you through. No matter what your relationship with them outside of Mass, at the Vigil, they do pray for your success.

I moved to another parish pretty soon after the Vigil, but this Saturday I’m going back to the church where I was baptized to join my brothers in praying for all you people beginning a new life in Christ. Remember, God gave us His Church, His priesthood and His sacraments for the salvation of our souls. I will pray that my brothers, new and old, are granted the fortitude to follow the correct teachings of the Church and obey His will in all things, as well as the contentment that knowledge of God’s truth will surely bring in time.

Good luck, and try not to freak out too much - you’ll do just fine. After these next few days have passed they’ll feel as though they were incredibly short.

 

[convert999]

My son and I are being confirmed tomorrow, and I was nervous until Holy Thursday Mass. We embarrassed ourselves so totally last night that Easter Vigil should be no problem. First, my son (who has autism and asthma) started complaining about the smell of the incense. Soon he was wheezing and I had to take him out for a breathing treatment. Then he inexplicably began to sing along with the priest as he chanted the Gospel. I shushed him, and everything was cool until Communion. For some reason, Father stood in a different place than usual and when we went up for a blessing we had to get in a different line. Then I got confused on the way back to our seats and interrupted the smooth flow of people at least four times trying to get back to our pew, getting several dirty looks in the process. My son was very restless during the service and, as a parting remark, he told Father that people were stealing things from the Altar. (Referring to the stripping of the Altar.) I couldn’t get out of there fast enough! So, the good news is that I’m not nervous about Easter Vigil anymore.

 

[Lizziebel]

My prayers go out to my fellow 2009 RCIA Tiber Swim Team. Tomorrow we will be Confirmed!

Last night’s Mass was beautiful, and I’m looking so forward to tonight’s Tenebrae. Anybody else going tonight? It’s been such a busy week, with RCIA on Wednesday. That night we basically went over what’s to happen at the Easter Vigil. Yikes, I have a couple of readings to do during the Prayers of the Faithful. And we’re in the procession, bringing up the gifts afterward!.

So finally, tomorrow, we’ll all be Confirmed Catholics (and Baptized for those who are also being Baptized)…and we’ll finally be able to receive Communion!

What an exciting and beautiful time.

 

[Junebug999]

Yayyyyyyyyyy – we’re almost there. Don’t be nervous – BUT I’ve felt sort of nervous myself.

Yes, I’m going to Tenebrae tonight. Looking forward to it. Right now I’m going to go lay down – I have the shakes for some reason – maybe too much caffeine this afternoon or somethi9ng. A little nap will fix me right up!

I’ll be thinking of you – God bless!

 

[narrowpath]

Not this year…:bighanky::nope:

But, by God’s grace, I may be baptised next year!

 

[Doll_Collector]

This has been such an amazing year, it really flew by. This was my second round through RCIA, I wasn’t completely sure last year. I learned so much more this year, probably because I decided to make the commitment.

This week has been such a test of faith and perseverance. Everything has gone wrong, and the car broke down Wednesday night. That’s sure not stopping us, so many people have stepped up to make sure we get there. I had last minute doubts ever since Sunday, but with prayer and support of my sponsor and family, there is no doubt in my mind, this is right!

Still, nerves are getting to me today, I get clumsy when I’m nervous, and I don’t want to be the one person who trips, or drops the Host!

 

[damooster]

Still, nerves are getting to me today, I get clumsy when I’m nervous, and I don’t want to be the one person who trips, or drops the Host!

I thought I was going to hyperventilate about an hour ago, so I had to take a walk. I might take another one too.

I don’t know why I’m so nervous. I’m grateful that this is finally happening, and I have truly enjoyed the journey, but I kind of wish it was tomorrow already .