Baptism at a Service of the Word

		Baptism at a Service of the Word

		Any minister may preside over A Service of the Word, the Prayers and the Commission. The minister of baptism, who is the parish priest or other minister authorized to administer Holy Baptism, must preside over the Liturgy of Baptism.

		Headings on this page refer to the service for Holy Baptism.

		Where alternative forms are provided in the service for Holy Baptism, they may be used with A Service of the Word.

1		The Prayers of Penitence are not used.

2		The Creed or Affirmation of Faith is replaced by the Profession of Faith.

3		The Introduction, Thanksgiving Prayer for a Child, and Presentation of the Candidates may be used as part of the Preparation or after the Liturgy of the Word.

4		The following sections are used after the Liturgy of the Word:

		Presentation of the Candidates [if not used earlier]
		The Decision
		Signing with the Cross
		Prayer over the Water
		Profession of Faith
		Baptism
		Commission
		The Welcome and Peace

		Alternatively the Peace may be used later in the service or omitted.

5		The Prayers of Intercession may be used before or after the Welcome or later in the service.

6		The Giving of a Lighted Candle takes place at the conclusion of the service. Alternatively it may take place after the administration of baptism.

		Interim Edition: Baptism of Children at a Service of the Word