A baptism is a very special event in the church. When an eight year old get baptized, it is important to take the time to celebrate the occasion. It is also important to treat the event with the proper reverence and respect.
Often children will be baptized on the Saturday before a Fast Sunday, but occasionally a family may schedule the baptism for a different day. The program is usually set up with an opening song, a prayer, talk on baptism, and then the baptism. After that there is usually a talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost and then the child is welcomed to the ward by someone in the Primary presidency.
After that you may want to have an open house or refreshments after the baptism. Depending on if your child is the only one who is being baptized at the time or if there are several children you have different options that you can choose from. You may decide to have a small reception with the other children at the church. You may also choose to have your family come to your house for an open house or meal after the baptism.
It is important for family to support the decision that the child has made to be baptized. A nice card or another small gift would be appropriate, but you do not want to do anything too large. The focus should stay on the importance of the decision. The best gift o five to join in the celebration and attending if you possibly can.
It is also important to support the children in your ward that are choosing to be baptized. If your child is friends with the child or if you have taught them in Primary, you should attend to show your support to the family and to the child. This is a special time for the child, and it should be treated in a respectful and kind manner.
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