Noah's Baptism, Chrismation, and First Divine Eucharist

Christ is Risen!

The date Saturday, April 6, will always be special for Noah. On this day Noah received the mysteries (sacraments) of Christian initiation in the Byzantine Catholic Church at Holy Angels Byzantine Catholic Church. The three Holy Mysteries that Noah received are Baptism, Chrismation (confirmation in the west), and the Holy Eucharist.

Janette and I have been looking forward to this day since Noah's birth. Our faith in God is our first priority and having Noah come into the fullness of it as soon as possible was a priority for us.

Noah is blessed to have two wonderful God parents, Fr. James and his wife Olena. Fr. James is the pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in La Mesa. He and his family are good friends of ours and our now our two families are even closer.

Noah is equally blessed to have Fr. Robert, our spiritual father, administer the Holy Mysteries.

Noah was peaceful and calm during the whole service. He didn't even make a sound when he was placed in the baptismal waters. Fr. James noted that this was the quietest baptism he has ever been to. We are blessed to have such a calm little man.

Please enjoy some photos of the service!

Mom and Noah ready for the big day! 

Fr. Robert, Fr. James, Sofia (godsister to Noah), and Janette enjoying a joke. 

Janette, Noah, and my good friend, whom I don't see enough, Joe. Q. 

Janette and Noah being blessed by Fr. Robert during Noah's Churching.

The Servant of God, Noah, is churched in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. amen.

The Oil of Gladness, Baptismal Candle, and Oil of Chrism.

The Baptismal Font. 

Fr. Robert is ready for Noah. Godfather, Fr. James, is ready with the towel.

The hand off between godmother, Olena, and Father Robert.

The Servant of God Noah is baptized in the Name of the Father, 

 Son,

and Holy Spirit. Amen. 

Fr. James receives the baptismal candle from Fr. Robert. This shot really moves me. Two very holy priests. 

Time for Noah to receive the second mystery, that of Chrismation. (confirmation) 

Noah is sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit! 

Daddy and Noah listening to the rest of the Divine Liturgy. 

Photo courtesy of our friend Susan Deane 

The Servant of God, Noah, receives the Body and Blood of our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ. For the remission of his sins, and for life everlasting. Amen. 

The proud Aunt Ashely, Uncle Steven, and Cousin James. James is our godson.

Photo courtesy of our friend Susan Deane 

The Godparents, Fr. James and Olena,  Fr. Robert, Nett, Nelson, and Noah. 

We are so grateful for all the family, friends, and parish members who came to support Noah on his big day!