This has been a banner week for the Suprenant family. Last Saturday, of course, our daughter entered the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Then yesterday was the fifth anniversary of the finalization of our son Raymond’s adoption.

And now today we are celebrating the 18th anniversary of our daughter Mary Kate’s Baptism--yes, the same daughter who just entered the convent.

We celebrate “Baptism Days” in our family, as we see them--with firm biblical and theological support--as second birthdays. Needless to say, this concept is a real hit with our kids. (So is "birthday week," but I'll save that for another post!) We consider these celebrations as excellent reminders to thank God for the mustard seed of faith that was planted in our children--and in us--at Baptism. And it also reminds us of our duty to nurture this life that God has entrusted to us as parents.

We usually at least sing and have cake to recognize the day. Sometimes we will get more elaborate and even light the candle the child received at his or her Baptism. Do the readers of this blog know their Baptism days and those of their children? If so, do you do anything to celebrate these special days?