Affirmation of Baptismal Faith or Reception into the Communion of the Church of England
including Provision in the Absence of the Bishop
Affirmation of Baptismal Faith does not of necessity require
the presence of the bishop and may be presided over by a
priest. Reception into the Communion of the Church of England
is governed by Canon B 28; except where the person concerned is
a priest, the service may be presided over by the parish
priest. The form to be followed when this is incorporated into
the normal pattern of parish worship is set out below.
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AFFIRMATION/ RECEPTION |
THE ORDER FOR CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION |
MORNING OR |
A SERVICE OF THE WORD |
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Omit Prayers of Penitence. The Creed or Affirmation of Faith is replaced by the Profession of Faith. |
The Prayers of Penitence may be omitted. The Creed or Affirmation of Faith is replaced by the Profession of Faith. |
Omit Prayers of Penitence. The Creed or Affirmation of Faith is replaced by the Profession of Faith. |
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PRESENTATION |
Use relevant parts either before the Collect or after the Sermon |
Use relevant parts after second lesson |
Use relevant parts either as part of the Preparation or after the Ministry of the Word |
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DECISION* & PROFESSION OF FAITH [if possible, the Profession of Faith should be used near to the font] |
After the Sermon |
Following the Presentation |
After the Ministry of the Word |
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AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL FAITH |
As applicable |
As applicable |
As applicable |
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RECEPTION INTO COMMUNION |
As applicable |
As applicable |
As applicable |
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COMMISSION |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION |
Use in the Prayers |
Use in the Prayers |
Use in the Prayers |
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WELCOME & PEACE |
Optional at the Peace |
Optional before or after the Prayers or at the end |
Optional before or after the Prayers or at the end |
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GIVING OF A LIGHTED CANDLE |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
* Where pastorally appropriate
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