We look forward to making your baptism a wonderful
celebration of new life in the Kingdom of God. To be baptized
a Christian at All Saints' Episcopal Church, one
must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. For infant baptisms, this means the parent or parents meet this biblical standard.
The clergy offer baptism
instruction. The topics of instruction
are:
• Review of the Baptism
Customary & Preparations for Holy
Baptism
• Holy Scripture and Christian
faith
• The baptism
portion of the Book of Common Prayer
The best times for
baptisms at All Saints' are: The Great Vigil of Easter, Pentecost
Sunday, All Saints' Sunday, and The First Sunday after the Epiphany.
Baptisms are also scheduled on
Sundays most convenient to those requesting the baptism,
provided they are not on a Sunday in Lent when baptisms are not
conducted or on a Sunday where there is a special parish
celebration.
Baptisms are also scheduled during weekday office hours, on
Wednesday at the 6:00 p.m. worship service, on Saturday at the
4:00 p.m. worship service, and following that service at 5:30
p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel.
Infant Baptism When Parents Attend Another Church
1. The parent’s pastor must supply us
with a letter stating the parents are active in worship and
support.
2. Baptism counseling must be done by the other
pastor, prior to the baptism.
3. The baptism certificate
is created as a courtesy baptism certificate for the other
church.
4. Godparent certificates are supplied, if
desired, by the other pastor.
5. The baptism information
is sent to the other pastor and it is entered on the records of
the parent’s church.
