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Baptism

“Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Church” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).

Those desiring baptism for either themselves or their children are encouraged to contact the church at 330-650-4359.

 The sacrament of baptism is celebrated by our entire parish family, during either the 8am or 10:30am Sunday service.
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The Baptismal Covenant
 
Celebrant      Do you believe in God the Father?
People           I believe in God, the Father almighty,
                       creator of heaven and earth.
 
Celebrant      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.
 
Celebrant     Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People          I believe in the Holy Spirit,
                      the holy catholic Church,
                      the communion of saints,
                      the forgiveness of sins,
                      the resurrection of the body,
                      and the life everlasting.
 
Celebrant     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.
 
Celebrant    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.
 
Celebrant   Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
                    News of God in Christ?
People        I will, with God’s help.
 
Celebrant  Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
                   your neighbor as yourself?
People       I will, with God’s help.
 
Celebrant   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.
 
(Book of Common Prayer, pp. 304-305)