In Catholicism, a baptism is one of the most important events in a person’s life. A baptism is the rite of sprinkling water onto a person’s forehead or of immersion in water, symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church. In many denominations, baptism is performed on young children and is accompanied by name-giving.
As the Spaniards colonized the Philippines, they brought Catholicism me with them. Since the colonial period, Catholicism has been the cornerstone of Filipino identity for millions in the Philippines.
The Filipino community in Montreal is thriving, it’s the sixth largest Filipino community in Canada, Montreal is home to nearly 36,000 Filipinos. Filipinos in Montreal are concentrated in the Snowdon neighborhood and around Decarie Expressway, both areas have many Filipino establishments and professional offices.
It was with great pleasure that I photographer this beautiful baby girl. She was gracious. She didn’t cry one tear. She allowed the priest to sprinkle water on her forehead without the slightest resistance, and she never resisted when she was passed from one set of arms to the next.
As photographer in Montreal, for me it was a fantastic experience. I hope to have many more like it.
