As a reluctant Catholic who's more inspired by Buddhism, I wasn't completely sold on the notion of having either of our kids baptised. But, the religious aspect of being catholic is only a fraction of what it has meant to me over the course of my lifetime. It's been much more tied to being with family, celebrations, love and food (yes food, and lots of time beer too). Being a big believer in all those things -- I could make sense of formalizing that for my kids, bringing them into a faith that in my mind, is more about formally welcoming them into our families.
Father Mike at St. Joan of Arc in Nashota, Wi. gave us the most joyous, happy, spiritual and fun (yes, fun! at a catholic mass no less!) experience that I think I've ever had in church. Lu had a full immersion baptism, and at certain parts of the mass I was sure we'd somehow gotten mixed up and ended up in a Southern Baptist church with all the singing, arms held up toward the heavens, clapping and swaying. Lu's baptism was really about him, celebrating all he is and all he will become, with others on many levels of life, loving him, supporting and looking out for him. I couldn't have asked for a more special day for my son.
Lu takes the plunge.
Everyone celebrates Lu!
Father Mike and the kids.
Joe and Jodi Chaput (Lu's godparents), Father Mike, Lu, Pete, Mel and Clara
Aunt Mary Ellen, Grandma Carol (Pete's Mom), Jane and Monica (2 of Pete's 12 siblings) Pete
Congratulations Lu!
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Congratulations Lu! That was really one of the best Baptism's I can ever remember going to. If there is one thing the Chaput family does well...its throwing a party. Thanks for all the fun Mel and Pete. It was a great day.
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