Commission
Either Where the newly baptized are unable to answer for themselves, a minister addresses the congregation, parents and godparents. The address includes
¶ The welcome of the Church, local and universal
¶ The importance of belonging to the Christian community
¶ The responsibilities of parents and godparents
¶ The challenge to grow in Christian discipleship
Or Where the newly baptized are able to answer for themselves, a minister addresses them. The address includes
¶ The welcome of the Church, local and universal
¶ The importance of belonging to the Christian community
¶ The challenge to grow in Christian discipleship
¶ The call to share God’s love
Common Worship: Christian Initiation - Additional Baptism Texts in Accessible Language, material from which is included here,
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