Hoping someone can assist me with a couple of questions about my DS's upcoming baptism.

Firstly, with regards to the stole - is this worn right from the start or placed on child as a part of the ceremony?

Secondly, we have decided to have minimal guests (ie godparents and grandparents only) as we prefer a private celebration and are not in a position to host a 'party' afterwoods. Would this be a problem/embarrassing? His baptism is taking place at the same time as at least one other child (not during mass).

Lastly, the priest has suggested we say a prayer during the baptism - any suggestions of a nice appropriate (brief) prayer to say?

TIA!!