"I claim this child for Christ"

These words taken from the opening lines of the Rite of Baptism rang out loud as Fr Joe invited the godparents, as well as the entire congregation, to make the sign of the cross on Oshane's forehead as he entered for his big day. Oshane has been a regular around the friary since we arrived. He attends St Mary's All Age - Monday through Friday. Shows up to help on Saturday, and attends CCD and Mass regularly every Sunday morning.

After weeks of formal instruction with Fr Joe, Sr Naomi and Fr Gary, Oshane Francis Lamont approached the font for Baptism and then received First Communion. His sponsor, Miss Laurel, is also our lead singer here at St. Mary's.

May more young adults take Oshane's lead and come to the waters and participate fully in the Roman Catholic Church.