baptism
A baptism is a wonderful service where God claims us as his own and we in turn make solemn (serious) vows to him and his Church.
If you feel that you are unable to keep these promises for yourself or on behalf of your child, you should delay your/your child's baptism intil such a time that you are able to live out these vows.
If you feel that you are unable to keep these promises for yourself or on behalf of your child, you should delay your/your child's baptism intil such a time that you are able to live out these vows.
What do you ask of the Church of God? (I ask to be baptized).
Why do you ask to be baptized? (Because I want to be a disciple of Jesus Christ).
Why do you want to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? (Because Jesus Christ is Lord).
Godparents: N has asked to be baptized. Are you willing to play your part in his/her preparation through your prayers, encouragement and good example?
In the sacrament of Baptism our heavenly Father sets his people free from the power of sin and death by uniting us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. By water and the Holy Spirit, we are reborn the children of God and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. All who are baptized into Christ are members of the Church, the Body of Christ, where we grow in grace and daily increase in faith, love and obedience to the will of God.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit you give to your faithful people new life in the water of baptism: guide and strengthen us by the same Spirit, that we who are born again may serve you in faith and love and grow into the full stature of your Son Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Name, you have declared your wish to be baptized. We therefore invite you to respond to Christ’s call.
Do you turn to Christ?
Do you repent of your sins?
Do you renounce evil?
May God, who has called you out of darkness into light, restore in you the image of his glory and lead you in the way of Christ. Amen.
Do you believe in God the Father, the Creator of all?
Do you believe in his Son Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world?
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life?
This is the faith of the Church. This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your love in creation and for the gift of water to sustain, cleanse and refresh all living creatures. We thank you for the covenant you made with your people of old: you led them through the sea from slavery to freedom.
We thank you that, in the waters of the Jordan, your Son Jesus was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By his death on the cross and his resurrection, he has brought us forgiveness and set us free. We thank you that in the waters of baptism you cleanse us from sin, renew us by your Spirit and raise us to new life.
Sanctify this water so that your child who is washed in it may be made one with Christ. In fulfilment of your promise, anoint him/her with your Holy Spirit, bring him/her to new birth in the family of your Church and give them a share in your kingdom: through Jesus Christ our Lord whom, by the power of the Spirit, you raised to live with you for ever and ever. Amen.
Name, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You have been clothed with Christ and raised to new life in him.
By his cross and precious blood, our Lord Jesus Christ has redeemed the world. He has told us that, if any want to become his followers, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him day by day.
Name, I sign you with the sign of the cross and claim you for our Saviour Jesus Christ. Never be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified. Fight valiantly against sin, the world and the devil, and remain faithful to Christ to the end of your life. Amen.
Why do you ask to be baptized? (Because I want to be a disciple of Jesus Christ).
Why do you want to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? (Because Jesus Christ is Lord).
Godparents: N has asked to be baptized. Are you willing to play your part in his/her preparation through your prayers, encouragement and good example?
In the sacrament of Baptism our heavenly Father sets his people free from the power of sin and death by uniting us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. By water and the Holy Spirit, we are reborn the children of God and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. All who are baptized into Christ are members of the Church, the Body of Christ, where we grow in grace and daily increase in faith, love and obedience to the will of God.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit you give to your faithful people new life in the water of baptism: guide and strengthen us by the same Spirit, that we who are born again may serve you in faith and love and grow into the full stature of your Son Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Name, you have declared your wish to be baptized. We therefore invite you to respond to Christ’s call.
Do you turn to Christ?
Do you repent of your sins?
Do you renounce evil?
May God, who has called you out of darkness into light, restore in you the image of his glory and lead you in the way of Christ. Amen.
Do you believe in God the Father, the Creator of all?
Do you believe in his Son Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world?
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life?
This is the faith of the Church. This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your love in creation and for the gift of water to sustain, cleanse and refresh all living creatures. We thank you for the covenant you made with your people of old: you led them through the sea from slavery to freedom.
We thank you that, in the waters of the Jordan, your Son Jesus was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By his death on the cross and his resurrection, he has brought us forgiveness and set us free. We thank you that in the waters of baptism you cleanse us from sin, renew us by your Spirit and raise us to new life.
Sanctify this water so that your child who is washed in it may be made one with Christ. In fulfilment of your promise, anoint him/her with your Holy Spirit, bring him/her to new birth in the family of your Church and give them a share in your kingdom: through Jesus Christ our Lord whom, by the power of the Spirit, you raised to live with you for ever and ever. Amen.
Name, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You have been clothed with Christ and raised to new life in him.
By his cross and precious blood, our Lord Jesus Christ has redeemed the world. He has told us that, if any want to become his followers, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him day by day.
Name, I sign you with the sign of the cross and claim you for our Saviour Jesus Christ. Never be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified. Fight valiantly against sin, the world and the devil, and remain faithful to Christ to the end of your life. Amen.
