White is worn on feast days and holy days as a sign of rejoicing; also worn for the six weeks following Easter.
Catholic AnswerThe white robe is called an alb and is the first of the vestments put on. It is worn at all seasons and under nearly all vestments. I think you are referring to the Chausable with is the large, usually decorative, poncho type vestment which is the last one put on. That color changes with the season. It is white for Christmas and Easter, but Gold may be substituted on particularly festive occasions.from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
White.
The liturgical color for all feasts of the Trinity, Our Lord (except his Cross and Passion), the Blessed Virgin, angels, all saints except martyrs, and on Sundays during Easter Season; also in the celebration of the sacraments that do not imply penance or the remission of sins. White is a symbol of joy, purity, innocence, holiness, and glory. Pope St. Pius V (reigned 1566-72) prescribed that the ordinary papal attire be white.
During Baptism the color of priest vestment is WHITE.
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.
in some religions, "white" means "clean" or "pure". priests wear white symbolyzing that they're clean or pure, to please God.
Depends on the liturgical color. But there are standard colors for confession (purple) and baptism (white) etc.
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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.
.Catholic AnswerThe robe the priest wears all year at Mass is called an alb and is white (the word alb comes from the Latin word for white). During Advent the priest wears a violet chasuble over this.
For a baptism ceremony, it is common to wear modest and respectful clothing such as a white dress or suit. It is important to choose something that makes you feel comfortable and reflects the significance of the occasion.
Off-white is NOT a liturgical color approved by the Catholic Church.
White vestments are worn
Yes. The priest will state the child's name several times during the baptism. After the baptism ceremony the priest will also need the child's name for the blessing.