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Celebration of Holy Communion
     
      Structure  
     
 
  Preparation
     
    The Greeting
        Thanksgiving Prayer for a Child
    Introduction *
        † Presentation of the Candidates
    The Collect *
     
  The Liturgy of the Word
     
    Readings and Psalm
    Gospel Reading
    Sermon
     
 
  The Liturgy of Baptism
     
    † Presentation of the Candidates
    The Decision
    Signing with the Cross
    Prayer over the Water *
    Profession of Faith *
    Baptism
    Commission
    † Prayers of Intercession *
    The Welcome and Peace *
        † Prayers of Intercession *
     
  The Liturgy of the Eucharist
     
    Preparation of the Table
    Taking of the Bread and Wine
    The Eucharistic Prayer
    The Lord's Prayer
    Breaking of the Bread
    Giving of Communion
    Prayer after Communion *
     
  The Sending Out
     
    The Blessing *
    Giving of a Lighted Candle
    The Dismissal
     
    † indicates alternative position allowed and shown in italics
     
    * indicates alternative texts are provided
     
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