Baptism

"Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ's Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God."  1979 Book of Common Prayer, page 858.

Being baptized is a sacramental act in which we are fully welcomed into the body of Christ.   Many people think Baptism is primarily for babies, but that is not so.  Anyone who truly wishes to renounce evil, repent of sinfulness, and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior is invited to Baptism.   

Holy Baptism is administered on specific Sundays during the year, within the context of the service of The Holy Eucharist. There is good reason for setting aside specific dates as several of the Sundays mark major Festivals in the Church year. For example, The Baptism of Our Lord, Easter-tide, the Day of Pentecost, and All Saints’ Day are especially appropriate Sundays to welcome the newly baptized.

The Rite of Holy Baptism is afforded special integration into our usual Sunday liturgies (as a policy, there is no provision for separate or private baptisms—emergency baptism being the exception).

If you are interested in baptism at St. Paul’s, please complete the linked form and send to our office.