The Decision
The president addresses the candidates directly, or through their parents, godparents and sponsors
We all wander far from God and lose our way:
Christ comes to find us and welcomes us home.
In baptism we respond to his call.
Therefore I ask:
Do you turn away from sin?
I do.
Do you reject evil?
I do.
The candidates, together with their parents, godparents and sponsors, may turn at this point.
Do you turn to Christ as Saviour?
I do.
Do you trust in him as Lord?
I do.
Common Worship: Christian Initiation - Additional Baptism Texts in Accessible Language, material from which is included here,
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