Modern Aviation Theme Baptism

Baptism

Birth is necessary to begin a life; baptism is necessary so that the child can start a “new life” as a child of God. This is not a conscious act of faith. God has already chosen us and entered our lives (Galatians 4:6). But it is through baptism that a new Christian is brought into the life of the Church and the hope of salvation. Thus it is an act of the people of God and not a single individual. The Armenian understanding of baptism draws upon the evidence of Scripture and Tradition to baptize infants—who are pledged to a life in Christ by godparents and the community—as well as adults. Individuals who have not been baptized are always warmly invited by the church to do so.

Baptism, chrismation, and Holy Communion are all given at the time of baptism. Together these make the new believer ready to fully participate in the life of the Church. {The Armenian Church}

Celebration Details:

Baptisms are always a cause for celebration in the Armenian culture and family and friends welcomed Michael into the faith with love and happiness.

After the Church ceremony family and friends gathered at Pure banquet hall for food, music and laughter.

The food was delicious and the staff was great at Pure Banquet Hall.

Favors were milk chocolate with nuts covered in light blue foil with a cross embellishment from Favor Village in Glendale, CA

Favors were milk chocolate with nuts covered in light blue foil with an airplane embellishment from Favor Village in Glendale, CA

Centerpieces and flowers were made by Anush Flowers in American Wedding Center in Glendale, CA

Cake Table

Some details from the cake table set up: all decorations were purchased from Home Goods, donuts were from Krispie Kreme, champagne from Costco.

Kids’ activities:

There were many children present at the Baptism and so we had to keep them busy and made sure they had fun!

We set up a table of crafts and coloring books for boys and girls to enjoy and we had a Spiderman character Michael choose come from Your Magical Party to entertain the children.