Baptismal fonts are freestanding water basins that are designed to hold a portion of baptismal water for use during a baptism ceremony. While the first baptism took place in a river, today's baptisms are typically performed indoors. The baptismal font is a stand-in for a larger body of water like a lake or a river.
We carry baptismal fonts from several different manufacturers including Woerner, Empire Bronze, Demetz and Progressive Bronze as well as some made in our own work shop. Wooden baptismal fonts are made from either Oak walnut or cherry solid lumber and cabinet grade plywood. Wooden fonts have a clear waterproof protective finish.
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Catholic Teachings: Gathering around the baptismal font is something that is always done during baptism, it is where the holy water is held. We go up with both our godparents and parents, and make the baptismal promises.
Baptismal font for aspersion baptism. Font with basin cover decorated with a cross and removable basin inside in aluminium. This baptismal font is an artisanal product hand-crafted by an Italian company with a solid reputation in metal processing and church furnishing.
The baptismal font of an Orthodox Church occupies a crucial role in official baptism rituals and has a lot of important symbolism attached to it. It is a receptacle of blessed, holy water into which the person being baptized is immersed and brought out of three times.