The Order for Celebration of Holy Communion with Baptism and Confirmation together with Affirmation of Baptismal Faith and Reception into the Communion of the Church of England
Versions of this service are shown in outline form below and in detail here.
The service if there are no candidates for baptism
In the PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES
OMIT The bishop asks those who are candidates
for baptism
Do you wish to be baptized?
I do.
In the DECISION
USE The bishop says
May God, who has given you the desire to follow Christ, give you also strength to continue in the Way. Amen.
OMIT SIGNING WITH THE CROSS
OMIT PRAYER OVER THE
WATER
OMIT BAPTISM
OMIT WELCOME
The service if there are no candidates for confirmation
OMIT CONFIRMATION
The service if there are no persons affirming their baptismal faith
OMIT DECLARATION FOR
AFFIRMATION
OMIT AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL
FAITH after Confirmation
The service if there are no persons to be received into the
communion of the Church of England
OMIT DECLARATION FOR
RECEPTION
OMIT RECEPTION INTO THE
COMMUNION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND after
Confirmation
The service if the Liturgy of the Sacrament does not follow
immediately
One or more of the following prayers may be
used at the Prayers of Intercession
(by the bishop)
Heavenly Father, we pray for
these your servants
upon whom we have now laid our hands after the example of the
apostles.
Assure them by this sign of your favour towards
them;
may your fatherly hand ever be over them
your Holy Spirit ever be with them;
strengthen them continually with the Body and Blood of
your Son,
and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of
your word,
that they may ever hold fast the blessed hope of
everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty
God,
whose Holy Spirit equips the Church with a rich variety of
gifts,
grant that we may use them to bear witness to Christ
by lives built on faith and love.
Make us ready to live his Gospel and eager to do his
will,
that we may share with all your Church in the joys of eternal
life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury, let there be pardon;
where there is discord, union;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
for your mercy and for your truth's sake. Amen.
Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the benefits that you have won for us,
for all the pains and insults you have borne for us.
Most merciful redeemer,
friend and brother,
may we know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly,
day by day. Amen.
Eternal God,
you have declared in Christ
the completion of your purpose of love.
May we live by faith, walk in hope,
and be renewed in love,
until the world reflects your glory,
and you are all in all.
Even so; come, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Then all say the Lord's Prayer.
The service concludes with the Sending
Out.
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