Baptism
“Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Church”
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).
In the waters of baptism we are lovingly adopted by God into God’s family, which we call the Church, and given God’s own life to share and reminded that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ. In the Episcopal tradition, a person may be baptized at any age. Parents who bring their young children to be baptized make an additional commitment to raise these children in the Christian faith.
The first step to planning your or your child's baptism is to come to church on a Sunday and meet the Rector who will then arrange to meet with you for preparation. You will also be asked to fill in a request for baptism.
Baptisms ordinarily take place on major feast days. On baptismal Sundays, we offer baptism during any of our regularly scheduled worship services, so that individuals or families may choose the service they attend most often.
GODPARENTS
Consistent with the ancient tradition, it is required that every baptismal candidate have one or more godparents (for children) or a sponsor (for adults). Godparents and sponsors are typically present at the time of the baptism and serve as a Christian friend and mentor throughout life. Godparents and sponsors must ordinarily be baptized Christians. We additionally recommend that you select someone who is active in their faith community, and with whom you can anticipate a long-term relationship. One to four godparents or sponsors per candidate is appropriate.
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).
In the waters of baptism we are lovingly adopted by God into God’s family, which we call the Church, and given God’s own life to share and reminded that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ. In the Episcopal tradition, a person may be baptized at any age. Parents who bring their young children to be baptized make an additional commitment to raise these children in the Christian faith.
The first step to planning your or your child's baptism is to come to church on a Sunday and meet the Rector who will then arrange to meet with you for preparation. You will also be asked to fill in a request for baptism.
Baptisms ordinarily take place on major feast days. On baptismal Sundays, we offer baptism during any of our regularly scheduled worship services, so that individuals or families may choose the service they attend most often.
GODPARENTS
Consistent with the ancient tradition, it is required that every baptismal candidate have one or more godparents (for children) or a sponsor (for adults). Godparents and sponsors are typically present at the time of the baptism and serve as a Christian friend and mentor throughout life. Godparents and sponsors must ordinarily be baptized Christians. We additionally recommend that you select someone who is active in their faith community, and with whom you can anticipate a long-term relationship. One to four godparents or sponsors per candidate is appropriate.
