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Baptism
About the Sacrament
Baptism is regeneration in Christ and admission to new life in his Church. The Episcopal Church understands that baptism confers full membership in the Church, including participation in Holy Communion. Though baptism is an offering and celebration of the individual, it is supremely an event of the community. There is no such thing as a private baptism; candidates are sponsored by parents and godparents—or in the case of an adult, presented by a beloved friend or family member—and are surrounded and affirmed by the congregation. Accordingly, all baptisms take place during public worship.
Instruction
At Saint Michael and All Angels, all candidates, sponsors/presenters, parents and godparents are required to attend pre-baptismal instruction at Saint Michael on the Saturday before the Baptism from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
If the godparents (or sponsors) are unable to attend, they need to receive instruction prior to the Baptism from an Episcopal priest at a local congregation. Parents are asked to give evidence of this preparation.
2013 Baptismal Dates
January 13—9:00 am & 11:00 am
February 10—11:00 am only
March 30—4:00 pm
May 19—9:00 am & 11:00 am
June 23—9:00 am & 11:00 am
September 15—11:00 am only
November 3—9:00 am & 11:00 am
December 1—11:00 am only
For more information or to schedule a Baptism please contact Dianne Boyd at 214-363-5471, ext. 255 or dboyd.
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