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Holy Baptism
The Litany of the Saints
Presider In the Communion of Saints, let us pray for all who are to receive the Sacrament of New Birth this day, and for ourselves as we renew our own commitment to Christ.
Holy Mary, Mother of Gód, pray for us.
Holy Michael, Gabriel and Ráphael, pray for us.
All you holy Angels of Gód, pray for us.
Holy John the Báptist, pray for us.
Holy Jóseph, pray for us.
Holy Peter and Paul, and all you holy Apóstles, pray for us.
Holy John the Beloved, and all you holy Evángelists pray for us.
Holy Mary Mágdalene, pray for us.
Holy Stephen and James of Jerúsalem, pray for us.
Holy Ignatius and Pólycarp, pray for us.
Holy Agnes and Cecília, pray for us.
Holy Blandina and your Compánions, pray for us.
Holy Perpetua and Felícity, pray for us.
Holy Laurence and Víncent, pray for us.
Holy Constance, Thecla, Ruth, and Frances of Mémphis pray for us.
Holy Bernard Mizéki, pray for us.
Holy Antony and Pachómius, pray for us.
Holy Benedict and Scholástica, pray for us.
Holy Basil and Macrína, pray for us.
Holy Francis and Cláre, pray for us.
Holy Hildegard and Dame Júlian, pray for us.
Holy Teresa and John of the Cróss, pray for us.
Holy Ignatius Loyóla, pray for us.
Holy Richard Meux Bénson, pray for us.
All holy Men and Women of Gód, pray for us.
Lord be merciful, Lord, deliver us.
From every evil, Lord, deliver us.
From every deadly sin, Lord, deliver us.
From everlasting death, Lord, deliver us.
By your incarnation, Lord, deliver us.
By your death and resurrection, Lord, deliver us.
By your outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Lord, deliver us.
Cantor Hear our prayers for those persons who are to receive the sacrament of new birth:
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
Lord, hear our prayer. Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
Keep them in the faith and communion of your Holy Church.
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
Send them into the world in witness to your love.
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presentation of the Candidate for Holy Baptism
Presider The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Sponsors I present Eva Katherine Heaps to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
To the Candidate:
Presider Do you desire to be baptized?
Candidate I do.
Presider Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
Candidate I renounce them.
Presider Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Candidate I renounce them.
Presider Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
Candidate I renounce them.
Presider Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
Candidate I do.
Presider Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Candidate I do.
Presider Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
Candidate I do.
To the congregation:
Presider Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Eva Katherine in her life in Christ?
People We will.
Thanksgiving over the Water
Presider The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give our thanks and praise.
The Baptismal Covenant
Presider Let us join with Eva and all those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
People I do.
Presider Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Presider Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Presider Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
Presider Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Presider Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Presider Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Presider Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Presider Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
Presider Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation?
People I will, with God’s help.
The Baptism
Presider Eva Katherine, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Eva Katherine, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen. Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Sponsor Eva Katherine, receive the light of Christ to show that you have passed from darkness into light. Amen.
Sponsor Eva Katherine, receive the robe of righteousness to show that you have put on Christ. Amen.
The People are sprinkled with blessed water as a memorial of Holy Baptism.
Anthem Vidi aquam (I saw water)
I beheld a stream of water flowing from the Temple’s side, from the right side forth proceeding in a pure life-giving tide: Alleluia, alleuia, risen is the Lamb who died. And all they to whom that water with its cleansing power came knew the blessing of salvation and forever will proclaim: Alleluia, alleluia, earth and heaven praise God’s name.
Glory be to God Almighty, with the co-eternal Son and the life-bestowing Spirit ever Three and ever One. Alleluia, alleluia! while unending ages run.
Words: STANZAS, Carl P. Daw, Jr. © 2005 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream IL 60188. All rights reserved. GLORIA PATRI, anon.
Music: Pange Lingua, mode 3, Sarum Melody
Presider Let us welcome the newly baptized. People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
