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Holy Baptism – Infants & Children

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The practice of baptizing infants and young children derives from the baptism of adults. The Church does not simply baptize any child, but those who are the children (or in the care) of at least one baptized, Christian parent or guardian. The Church baptizes those who will grow up within the sphere of the Church.

Requirements

Therefore, the Church of the Incarnation has the following requirements for the parents and godparents of infants and young children whom they wish to present for Holy Baptism:

• Baptism Preparation Class is an expectation for the parents of children who have been or will soon be baptized. Godparents are welcome to attend. We will explore the origins of baptism in Scripture as well as what our Prayer Book and Anglican tradition teach us about this Sacrament of New Birth.

The class will examine the role of godparents and how to choose them, along with practical advice on how to incorporate the Christian faith in the daily life of your family, with particular care being given to using the Prayer Book.

• At least one of the parents must be a baptized member of Incarnation who has supported the life of the parish by regular, Sunday attendance for at least six months and has a pledge of financial support on record.

• Godparents must be baptized Christians and should be active, mature, faithful members of the Christian Church.

• Parents and godparents must be able to affirm in all good faith and for themselves the promises made on behalf of the child.

• Parents (and godparents, if they are able) are required to attend the Baptism Preparation Class for Parents offered quarterly and take place on Sunday. Click here for more information and dates of the Preparation Class for Parents.

• If the parents are not members of the Parish, but for some pressing reason wish their child to be baptized at Incarnation, they must demonstrate comparable membership in another Parish. A letter or a phone call from the member of the clergy of that parish is required in these cases, and the final decision is made by the Rector.