The Christian Race
Catholic christening of Race, and the reception that followed, photo gallery.
I am not a catholic, having been raised Methodist, a protestant, but having married a catholic Filipina, and having decided to live for at least the next few years in The Philippines, and raise my son as a filipino, to inoculate in him the values of this culture, it is only fitting that he be christened a catholic.
We christened my son as a Catholic on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at the St. Agustine’s Catholic Cathedral in Cagayan de Oro City.
The reception was held at the Oro de Tropical Resort, which is a new resort in Cagayan de Oro.
It is still under construction, but has a magnificent swimming pool.
Ninangs (God Mothers) are: Kathlyn Gorospe, Angelu Bandera, Cheny Pallugna, Irene Udasco, Lia Fernando, Michelle Valles, Sorraine Guilingging, Maria Teresa Sarraga, Maria Luz Trampe, and Winnie Amores.
Ninongs (God Fathers) are: Gus Rodano, Joe Pallugna, Kumar Jainani, Milky Castaneres, Gilbert Miranda, Stephan York Valles, Reniel Penados, Elmer Taboada, Jeedo Aquino, Rex Cortez and Alex Tabuan, Jr.
There were some important people that wanted to be Ninang or Ninong to my son, but I left the choice up to my wife. Hopefully, they’ll all be accommodated when we have our next child.