Jaime Elizabeth

Wow... it's been a while. Don't know how and where to start from, so why not from the Birth of my "new" life - my baptism and confirmation?

Took the first step of getting acquainted with Christ through the Catholic faith, joined RCIA back in Apr 04. Was a journey that wasn't easy - many tough moments of juggling with time, the seduction of the dark side to "just not go for this one, and have an early night instead, since I already had a long tiring day at work"... yes, the excuses came many a plenty and I was one of the few "problem students with less than desirable frequency of attendance".

I pressed on, I knew if I stopped, it would be very hard for me to pick it up again. In any case, many of the sessions were enriching and insightful. Loved the history bits, made me feel like taking up theology. Each time the dark side beckoned, I reminded myself how much I had always longed to be going up the altar and partake of the bread, just like everyone else. No longer would I want to remain on the pew and wait for everyone to come back. More importantly, I wanted a piece of Jesus in me too, a piece of life that would nourish and sustain my soul.

Munch was there for me all the way. He was my trusty, supportive sponsor, who attended every lesson (to the best of his ability) with me even though he was dog tired from work. Together, we seeked the Lord, we put Him in our lives, we started our brief morning prayers together, we started attending mass as regularly as we could....

Finally, the day came. 25 March. Easter vigil. Was a beautiful evening mass, the candle-lit sea of worshippers added to the magic and excitement - the anticipatory celebration of Christ's resurrection. Got submerged into the waters of baptism, soaking wet. Emerged a new person, emerged with a sense of serenity and one-ness with Christ. I was finally part of the family.....


My wonderful, loving supporters - Munch, my god parents



Confirmation - it was an incredible day. Firstly, I have finally finished the final lap into the Catholic faith, after a good 1 1/2 years of journey. Even more so, MY parents, sis and bro came to the church to show me their support!! It felt unbelievably good. Gee, I was more nervous about their attending mass than my own confirmation vows. As if that was not enough, both our families ended off the night chilling out over some Tiger, fries and calamari at Beach Cabana... ah... pure familiy bliss... =)