The Baptismal Font
One of the spiritual crossings
that every Christian makes is baptism. It is a passage into new
life with Christ. The old person is taken off. A new one is born.
Made with a stone taken from the Marian Woods property, the font
of living water is a reminder of baptism. Initiation into the
Church is the first of many passages one will take in life. Touch
the 
water and remember the dates of
your baptism, your confirmation your first communion, your profession
of vows, your marriage, or your ordination. Although baptisms
will most likely never occur here at Marian Woods, the rites
of Christian death and burial will. The font is also the place
where the ritual vigil for the deceased members of the community
is celebrated.
The Book of Gospels used during the Liturgy of the Word is reserved in a special ambry near the font. The gospels teach us about the life of Christ who touched and healed so many. The holy oil is used to anoint the sick and dying members of the Marian Woods community. They are also reserved as a reminder of the miracles of Jesus.
Father Richard S. Vasko, Liturgical Design Consultant
