When a child is baptized, oil and water are used to symbolically cleanse them from the original sin, and this water is usually wiped off using the small baptismal towel. This large baptism towel with cross is often used to wrap the child safely in while the anointing is happening, and sometimes used to wipe the child off when full immersion is done by some churches. Highly absorbent, this large towel is made using premium quality terry cloth material, and comes with a symbolic gold Latin cross embroidered on it. Great for keepsakes as well.