Holy Baptism Pastoral Introduction Holy Baptism Baptism within a Celebration of Holy Communion Baptism apart from a Celebration of Holy Communion Baptism at a Service of the Word Baptism at Morning or Evening Prayer Notes Emergency Baptism Emergency Baptism Holy Baptism and Confirmation Holy Baptism and Confirmation Baptism and Confirmation within a Celebration of Holy Communion Baptism and Confirmation apart from a Celebration of Holy Communion Notes Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation within a Vigil Service: An Outline Order Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation within a Vigil Service on the Eve of Pentecost Seasonal Provisions Epiphany/Baptism of Christ/Trinity Easter/Pentecost From All Saints’ Day until Advent Supplementary Texts Thanksgiving Prayer for a Child Bible Readings and Psalms An Alternative Form of the Decision Canticles in Procession to the Font A Litany of the Resurrection Thanksgiving for the Holy Ones of God Responsive Form of the Prayer over the Water An Alternative Profession of Faith Alternative Prayers of Intercession Short Eucharistic Preface (traditional language) Holy Baptism (Accessible Language) Guidance on Using the Alternative Baptism Texts Holy Baptism Presentation of the Candidates The Decision Signing with the Cross Prayer over the Water Commission Rites on the Way: Approaching Baptism Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Supplementary Texts Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ Notes Welcome of Those Preparing for the Baptism of Children Welcome of Disciples on the Way of Faith Affirmation of the Christian Way Call and Celebration of the Decision to be Baptized or Confirmed, or to Affirm Baptismal Faith The Presentation of the Four Texts Prayers in Preparation for Baptism Resources Traditional Prayers for Use with Learning Groups Prayers of Intercession At the Preparation of the Table At the Dismissal At the Giving of a Bible Rites of Affirmation: Appropriating Baptism Celebration after an Initiation Service outside the Parish Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism Admission of the Baptized to Communion A Form for the Corporate Renewal of Baptismal Vows Affirmation of Baptismal Faith Notes Reception into the Communion of the Church of England Notes Commentary by the Liturgical Commission Background Rites on the Way: Approaching Baptism Seasonal patterns of initiation for those who can answer for themselves Baptism Approaching the baptism of children Frequently asked questions concerning baptism The use of oil in initiation and understandings of confirmation Confirmation Rites of Affirmation: Appropriating Baptism Reconciliation and Restoration: Recovering Baptism Michael Vasey PDF