Vatican City, Jan 8, 2012 / 12:51 pm
Pope Benedict XVI baptized 16 newborn babies during Sunday Mass within the historic surroundings of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Jan. 8.
“We can say that this was your first educational choice as witnesses of the faith to your children: the fundamental choice,” said the Pope to the parents, godparents, families and friends.
The annual ceremony marks the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and thus, the conclusion of the Church’s Christmas celebrations. The Pope explained to those gathered that their role is now to educate their children in conjunction with God.
“Educating is very demanding; it is sometimes arduous because of our human capacities, which are always limited,” he said.