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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 Lord's Prayer
     
  The Sending Out
     
    The Blessing *
    Giving of a Lighted Candle
    The Dismissal
     
    indicates alternative position allowed and shown indented in italics
     
    * indicates alternative texts are provided
     
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