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baptism is like the rebirth of the person, and white represents purity of the soul.

at my parish the little girls,preteen and teen girls up to 17 wear the same baptism outfits as the infant girls wear only larger.they wear the white gown,bonnet,tights and shoes.for their diaper,they wear a cloth diaper with plastic pants over it under their tights.a white under shirt is also worn and tucked in to the waist of the tights.the girls symbolize their purity and innocence of an infant for their baptisms by wearing these outfits.

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Answer: Properly speaking, there is absolutely no requirement for baptismal clothes to be white, though it has long been the tradition. White garments symbolise purity and new life; Baptism celebrates cleansing from sin (purity) and the new life promised by Christ.

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it represents purity as Jesus had a transfiguration on the mount, turning his robes dazzling white.

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White is a sign of ' purity" so that is the colour for baptism and weddings.

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White is a symbol of purity and dignity. No one is more pure than one who is Baptized, free of all sin

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What color is good for baptism?

The color of Baptism is white, which is used to symbolize Faith, Hope, Purity and New Life. When preforming a baptism a priest wears a white stole and the infant or catechumen is often dressed in white, or is ceremoniously presented with a white garment, and given a white candle.


Why do they cover the babys head with a white cloth in a baptism?

Babies wear white for Baptism because the Sacrament of Baptism cleanses the soul from Original Sin and so the person baptized is spotlessly pure in the eyes of God until they commit their first post-Baptismal sin. White is the symbol of purity, so the baptized wear white garments for Baptism.


Is it ok to wear a white sundress to a baptism?

In most protestant churches they don't tell people what they can and can't wear, I can't comment for Catholics


What colour gown does the priest were in baptism?

During Baptism the color of priest vestment is WHITE.


Is it true that teenaged girls have to wear diapers for baptism?

No.


What is worn at a baptism?

White clothing that is modest.


What does the baptism outfit symbolize?

We wear a white gown or garment because baptism is like the rebirth of a person and white represents purity of the soul. In some churches it is traditional, if the garment is saved until death, to be buried wearing the baptismal gown (where obviously this may not always be practical). This practice serves as a reminder and a comfort to loved ones and friends that the departed one is a Christian and is now completing the journey which began at baptism in hope of the resurrection to come.


Why do catholic preteen teen girls wear white gowns bonnets tights and booties for baptism?

In the Catholic tradition, white symbolizes purity and newness of life, representing the washing away of sin during baptism. The white gown, bonnet, tights, and booties serve as a visual reminder of this spiritual rebirth and signify the child's entry into the Church community.


What Catholic Sacraments use white garments?

Baptism.


Why does a baby wear a cap before his Catholic baptism?

Um...he doesnt...


What does the white garment received in Baptism mean?

The white garment signifies purity and innocence.


What are the symbols of initiation into baptism?

they are water, oil, colour - white, light/candle and words said during the rite of baptism.