[sinkspur]

Then, we got into an argument about where the Baptismal Font should go, at the front (Protestant) or the back (Catholic) of the church.

Exactly what is "Catholic" about placing the Baptismal Font at the back of the Church? Liturgically, it seems proper to place it in the sanctuary, where the new Christian can be fully welcomed into the Church.

[Mike Fieschko]

Liturgically, it seems proper to place it in the sanctuary, where the new Christian can be fully welcomed into the Church.

Can't someone advance reasons for the 'back', near the entrance, since the person's 'entering' the Church, 'middle', since the 'community' 'surrounds' the person and they've not yet received First Communion, or near the sanctuary, for your reason.

This sort of dispute and 'reasons' makes me lean towards keeping the font where it's already been and using the money for other stuff, and not signing off on someone's possible agenda for 'change'.

My opinion, FWIW.

[Desdemona]

It has to do with the symbolism of coming into the church. It's also somewhat of a modernization as in the "Old Country," Italy primarily, the Baptistries were either across the street or otherwise outside the church.