**One priest in the Archdiocese of Washington is preparing his father to join the church on Holy Saturday. Father Scott Woods, parochial vicar at Mt. Calvary Church, Forestville, Maryland, joined the Catholic Church in the ninth grade while a student at Archbishop Carroll High School. His father, James Woods, a former Baptist, began learning about the Catholic faith around the time of his son’s conversion and recently formalized his faith formation. Father Woods was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Washington five years ago and will preside over his first Easter Vigil service Saturday evening when his father is welcomed into full communion with the church.**
This little story brought tears to my eyes! He will baptize his father!
As you know, I was reveived at the Easter Vigil last spring. Saturday night my husband will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
A blessed and joyous Easter to all!
I found that story very moving too and for good reason. My father (76 years old) and my mother (60 years old) will both join the Church on Saturday night. I am my father’s sponsor. Of course, I am looking forward to this moment with great anticipation!
Incidentally, my wife and I botch converted to Catholicism three years ago.