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Baptism for Children at St. James' |
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Baptism of Adrionna Tufaro |
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Christians, we bring our children to the font to receive the Sacrament
of Holy Baptism during the Eucharistic liturgy on a Sunday or a Holy
Day. We pray that God "give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the
courage to will and to persevere, and a spirit to know and to love God,
and the gift of joy and wonder in all God's works." For more about
Baptism in the Episcopal Church, see (a)
The
Baptismal Liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer, pages 299-308, and
(b) The
Catechism for Holy Baptism (pages 858-859). The holy promises made at Baptism are comparable to the holy promises made at Christian marriage; and therefore, preparation for the Holy Baptism is required for everyone. For those wishing to bring their children for Baptism, at least one parent must be a communicant member of St. James' Church. Please contact Fr. Marshall to discuss the Baptism of your children with him. Normal dates for Baptism include a Bishop's Visitation, The Baptism of Jesus (always early January), Easter, Pentecost, and All Saints' Day. Other Sundays or Holy Days are possible, although we do not baptize during Lent. |
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