Baptisms

HOLY BAPTISM

Baptism is how all Christians are initiated into the Mission and Life of the Church, becoming a member of the Body of Christ.

Through Baptism we share in Christ’s death and in his resurrection from the dead. Holy Baptism informs us about our Covenant with God. Baptism is meant to be a public act in which the congregation welcomes the newly baptized into the community as all present make or re-affirm the vows of the Baptismal Covenant.

Normally, Baptism is administered Sunday morning during the Holy Eucharist.

The clergy will meet with the parents and godparents in advance to discuss both the ceremony and the great significance of Baptism.

The church sets aside certain days as especially appropriate for Holy Baptism: Easter, Pentecost, All Saints’ Day, and the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord.

However, Baptism is not limited to those days.

Interested in Baptism?

If you or your child would like to consider baptism, please fill out the form below and
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GENDER OF PERSON TO BE BAPTIZED*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MEMBER OF ST. JOHN'S?*
MEMBER OF ST. JOHN'S?
ADDRESS*
NAMES OF GODPARENT/SPONSORS
CLICK THE + ICON TO THE RIGHT TO ADD MORE NAMES. YOU MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 2 NAMES. PLEASE ADD UP TO 4 SPONSORS.
Check here to acknowledge the following: Your baptism date is not confirmed by submitting this form. You must speak with the Parish Administrator and one of our clergy before the baptism date is confirmed. Your date will be confirmed by telephone call and follow-up email from the Parish Administrator.*
IT IS GENERALLY EXPECTED THAT THE FAMILY OF THE NEWLY BAPTIZED WILL SPONSOR THE COFFEE HOUR AFTER THE SERVICE.*
WILL YOU PROVIDE THE REFRESHMENTS FOR THE COFFEE HOUR FOLLOWING YOUR BAPTISM?
IT IS GENERALLY EXPECTED THAT THE FAMILY OF THE NEWLY BAPTIZED WILL PROVIDE A DONATION OF FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR ON THE DAY OF THE BAPTISM.*
WILL YOU PROVIDE THE ALTAR FLOWERS ON THE DAY OF THE BAPTISM?
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