The priest wants us to have the baptism during Sunday Mass, but we think just have the family and friends around on Sunday afternoon would be better.
In some parishes it has become common to baptise children during a Sunday Mass. This is particularly nice when the parents are regular church-goers and they can bring their child to the Mass they normally attend and have the parishioners welcome the new baby into the community of the parish. Most priests are flexible about this and will take the wishes of the parents into account.
