Holy Baptism is the sacramental rite of full initiation, by water and the Holy Spirit, into membership in the Christian church. Baptism is administered in the context of the Eucharist on a Sunday or other feast day of the year. The following feasts are chosen for Baptism because of the connection each holds to this sacrament. The Great Vigil of Easter, Pentecost, All Saint’s Day and the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. All members of the congregation renew their own Baptismal Covenant and welcome the newly baptized in to the community of faith.
Holy Baptism Dates for 2008
October 5, 2008: Twenty first Sunday after Pentecost, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
November 2, 2008: All Saints’ Sunday, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
January 11, 2009: Baptism of Our Lord, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Holy Baptism Dates for 2009
January 11, 2009: The Baptism of Our Lord, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
April 12, 2009: Easter Day, 6:00, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
May 31, 2009: Day of Pentecost, 10:00 a.m.
July 12, 2009: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, 10:00 a.m.
September 20, 2009: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
November 1, 2009: All Saints’ Day, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
January 10, 2010: Baptism of Our Lord, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
All baptisms on these dates will be in Averyt Hall. Baptism classes are held on Monday or Tuesday evenings. There are normally three classes, which are usually scheduled for the three weeks preceding the date of baptism. Child care is provided for parents who are attending classes.
Baptism Instruction
Baptism classes provide a place for people to reflect on the sacrament of Baptism and to come to understand themselves more fully as baptized people. Classes are open to anyone who wishes to understand the sacrament more fully. Parents and godparents of children who are candidates for Baptism are expected to attend these classes. Led by cathedral clergy, these classes are typically held on the three Monday or Tuesday evenings preceding the Sunday of Baptism.
