Baptisms

Holy Baptism is the initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Church. In the Episcopal Church, Baptism is the entry rite into the Christian life. Baptism is the only requirement for joining in the Holy Eucharist and all other ministries of the Church.

Each candidate for Holy Baptism is sponsored by at least two baptized persons. These may be family members or church members. “Godparent” is the common sponsor term when the candidate for baptism is a child. We would be happy to talk with you about selecting appropriate sponsors.

The sacrament takes place during a weekly, public worship service. Candidates of all ages are baptized on the dates listed on the Baptismal Registration Form found below.

To Be Baptized:

Complete the registration form below, selecting a preferred date and time for the ceremony.
If the candidate is an adult, plan to speak with a member of the clergy about baptismal preparation.
If the candidate is a child, the parent/guardian should sign up for and attend a Baptismal Preparation Gathering on a date before the ceremony date you have chosen.

Baptism Resources

BAPTISM IN SCRIPTURE

A Guide for Selecting a Godparent

Baptism Interest Form

Staff contact: Dina Harvey | x203

"*" indicates required fields

Baptismal Candidate Information

Candidate's Full Name (no initials)*

First Middle Last

Candidate's Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Candidate's Date of Birth*

Candidate's City and State of Birth*

Baptismal Preparation & Sacrament Date Selection

In preparation for Holy Baptism, we request parents/guardians (and sponsors/Godparents, where possible) to take part in one of the quarterly gatherings. This morning will include interactive instruction, community building, conversation, and a walkthrough of the service. Childcare provided.Please note: The adult baptism process is different and will be determined on an individual basis.

Baptismal Preparation Gathering Date Selection*

Which session did you attend?

Will you need childcare during the baptismal preparation gathering?*

Yes

Please list the names and ages of the children requiring care.

Baptismal Date Scheduling*

You may select a date for the baptismal ceremony now, or you may wait to schedule after you have completed the baptismal preparation. Are you ready to select a date?

Not Yet

Yes

Baptismal Date Selection

Please select a date which occurs AFTER the date of the baptismal preparation session selected above.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1's Full Name (no initials)*

First Middle Last

Parent/Guardian 1's Phone*

Parent/Guardian 1's Email*

Parent/Guardian 2's Full Name (no initials)

First Middle Last

Parent/Guardian 2's Phone

Parent/Guardian 2's Email

Sponsor/Godparent Information

Sponsor/Godparent Identification*

I would like help selecting appropriate sponsors/godparents

I already know who sponsors/godparents will be

Sponsor/Godparent 1's Full Name (no initials)

First Middle Last

Sponsor/Godparent 1's Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Sponsor/Godparent 1's Phone

Sponsor/Godparent 1's Email

Sponsor/Godparent 2's Full Name (no initials)

First Middle Last

Sponsor/Godparent 2's Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Sponsor/Godparent 2's Phone

Sponsor/Godparent 2's Email

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