Rite of Baptism One Child - St. Michael Parish

Rite of Baptismfor One ChildRECEPTION OF THE CHILDIf possible, Baptism should take place on Sunday, the day on which the Church celebrates the paschal mystery. Itshould be conferred in a communal celebration in the presence of the faithful, or at least of relatives, friends, andneighbors, who are all to take an active part in the is the role of the father and mother, accompanied by the godparents, to present the Child to the Church for people may sing a psalm or hymn suitable for the occasion. Meanwhile the celebrating priest or deacon, vested inalb or surplice, with a stole (with or without a cope) of festive color, and accompanied by the ministers, goes to theentrance of the church or to that part of the church where the parents and godparents are waiting with the celebrant greets all present, and especially the parents and godparents, reminding them briefly of the joy withwhich the parents welcomed this Child as a gift from God, the source of life, who now wishes to bestow his own life onthis little the celebrant questions the parents:Celebrant: What name do you give your Child ?

RITE OF BAPTISM FOR ONE CHILD PAGE 3 LEADER: By the mystery of your death and resurrection, bathe this child in light, give him (her) the new life of baptism and welcome him (her) into your holy Church. ALL: Lord, hear our prayer. LEADER: Through baptism and confirmation, make him (her) your faithful follower and a witness to your gospel. ALL: Lord, hear our prayer.

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