Holy Baptism holds the first place among the sacraments, because
it is the door of the spiritual life; for by it we are made members of
Christ and incorporated with the Church. (http://www.newadvent.org)

Baptism can be performed privately or publicly.

Please schedule ahead. This will make for a beautiful ceremony.
There are two preparation meetings beforehand, with the parents and Godparents.
A video, explanation and walk-thru will be done.

This is considered to be a public welcome to the child into Catholicism.

Respectful photography, including a picture of the ceremony from a side altar,
is both encouraged and allowed.