PUBLIC BAPTISM OF INFANTS Commonly called Christening 1. The Church teaches that Baptism, where it may be had, is necessary to salvation. 2. It is the duty of Christians to bring their children to Holy Baptism. Further, it is their duty to see that their children are instructed in the Catechism and brought to the Bishop to be confirmed. When infants are to be baptised, due notice shall be given to the parish Priest with the names of at least two sponsors, one godfather and one godmother. Parents may be sponsors for their own child, provided that there is at least one other sponsor. Sponsors shall be baptised Christians, and it is desirable that they should be regular communicants of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it. 3. As far as possible, Baptism shall be administered on Sundays or on other Holy Days in the presence of the congregation. When Baptism is administered at Morning or Evening Prayer, it shall follow the Apostlesâ€&#x; Creed. After the Baptism the Minister shall say the three Collects of Morning or Evening Prayer. When Baptism is administered at a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, it shall begin after the Nicene Creed. After the Baptism the Holy Eucharist shall continue with The Intercession or The Offertory. When Baptism is administered other than at the Holy Eucharist or Morning or Evening Prayer, the Minister shall first use the Ministry of the Word set out herein. 4. When a Priest cannot be present, it is lawful for a Deacon to baptise. In an emergency, if no Priest or Deacon is available, it is lawful for any lay person to baptise in the Form prescribed for the Private Baptism of Infants. 5. The Priest shall make certain that children brought for Baptism have not already been baptised. 6. Sufficient water shall be poured into the Font immediately before the service.
The Book of Common Prayer
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.