Currently, we are in the season of Ordinary Time, which is usually symbolized by the color green. Special seasons and events that mark the extraordinary participation of Christ in our lives are often highlighted by using the color white, which represents purity and hope. Our Sacraments, Communion and Baptism, are two such events.
Special overlays for the woven paraments were created to incorporate the colors of the season (which are used in the woven banners) along with the color white for our Sacraments. The banners being used for July 18 and 25, 2010 help us celebrate a Baptism during Ordinary Time. The shell, such as the one seen on our pulpit cloth, is often used as a symbol of baptism.
On baptism Sundays, we covenant together as a community to guide and nurture this Child of God. When we baptize an infant, we are testifying that God's grace acts on our behalf even before we are capable of responding. God has already claimed us, and we bear witness to this with the Sacrament of Baptism.
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