What is a baptismal cross?

[peaceofchrist]

Hi all,

I have a question. Back in July, talk show host Laura Ingraham had some items stolen from her luggage. Among these was what she described as a “baptismal cross.”

You can read about it here.

dailycaller.com/2011/07/18/laura-ingraham-airport-workers-stole-my-baptismal-cross/

From what I have been able to determine, she is referring to a four-way cross medal necklace, similar or identical to the following item sold by the Catholic Company:

catholiccompany.com/gold-sterling-silver-four-way-24-inch-chain-p2033051/

My question is, what exactly is a “baptismal cross.” It’s not a term I’m familiar with. The article says that she received it at her baptism. Is it common for adult converts to receive crosses at one’s baptism as part of the process?

 

[Cavaille-Coll]

I don’t know of anything called a baptismal cross, but it was probably a cross given to her when she was baptized. Perhaps it was a cross with a symbol of baptism on it, something like those “deacon’s crosses” that have a little deacon stole draped around them.

 

[In_All_Things]

Glory to Jesus Christ!

I think what you’re refering to is a baptismal cross which is the eastern rite is given at Baptisim, the priest will repreat the words of our Lord “If anyone wishes to come after me let him deny himself take up his Cross and follow me” as he places the cross on the newly illumined person