Holy Baptism
Holy Baptism
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water.
Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it
you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the
land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and
was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us,
through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into
everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with
Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we
are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your
Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith,
baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.
- Book of Common Prayer p. 306-307
Welcome!
Holy Baptism is normally celebrated during the principal liturgy on the First Sunday after Epiphany, the Easter Vigil, Pentecost, and All Saints' Sunday. Please speak to one of the clergy if you are interested in preparing for baptism.
Downloads
Holy Baptism Booklet
What it is: A short booklet describing the history, tradition, and symbolism of Holy Baptism, and what to expect the day of baptism. To download as a PDF file: click on the PDF icon, or right click on the icon and choose "Save Target As" from the menu:
Baptism Information Worksheet
What it is: A one-sheet form gathering basic information about the candidate for Holy Baptism. To download as a PDF file: click on the PDF icon, or right click on the icon and choose "Save Target As" from the menu:
Baptism Preparation Worksheets
What it is: A two-page worksheet to help you explore the meaning of the baptismal liturgy. To download as a PDF file: click on the PDF icon, or right click on the icon and choose "Save Target As" from the menu: