Catholic baptism traditions

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I'm organising baptism for my baby, but because I'm not British and my husband isn't religious I don't know what baptism looks like here in the UK. For example:

• does the baby have to wear all white or a suit style outfit is fine (like this one: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/777622093/baby-boy-christening-wedding-1pc-all-in?click_key=5341e6d41de820a6251cbabbf050459e041b4e5b%3A777622093&click_sum=4901c6f7&ref=related-1&variation0=1324135077&variation1=2197536245)
• I assume I need to get a baptismal candle? Anything else I'll need?
• we have 2 godmothers, one will hold the baby, is there anything else they need to do? Apart from, obviously, answering the questions.
• Is there anything else we should know?

I have an idea what baptism looks like in my home country but I know a lot of traditions differ so I'd really appreciate any guidance. I asked at the church but they just said to aim to arrive 15 minutes early.

At my local churches, Anglican and Catholic, the baby can wear whatever (but the parents often choose to put them in white), the church provides the candle, and everything is written into the service booklet so that godparents know where they are going and what to do.

Exactly as @RocketAndAFuckingMelon says. But the priest should advise you, too.

The baby doesn't have to wear all white, but you will need a white shawl/blanket. The church will provide the baptismal candle. At least one of your godparents needs to be a baptised, practicing Catholic.

Yes baby can wear what you want, though white is traditional and some families have a special white gown handed down through generations.

You will need a 'white garment' to put on baby during the service. This is usually a blanket or shawl.

When dressing baby, remember the priest will need to get to the baby's chest, (Just below the neck) to anoint it.

Most churches provide the candle. But some make you provide your own, so just check

Best thing is to ring your local church office and ask. I got emailed all the info when I booked my ds christening

A godparent must be a confirmed Catholic and have received their First Holy Communion.
A shawl and hat are usually white.
You must be a member of the church you plan to have your baby baptised in.

Thanks everyone, this is really helpful.
The baptism is already booked and godparents confirmed so I know all requirements, but I'll call to clarify few things regarding the ceremony itself.

Thanks again everyone, we had the baptism. Everything went well, the ceremony was beautiful and priest walked us through all the steps.

Good. Pleased. Love a hood baptism.