Baptism

Full Initiation into Christ’s Body, the Church

In the waters of baptism, we are lovingly adopted by God into God’s family, which we call the Church, and given God’s own life to share and reminded that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ. Holy Baptism, which can be performed through pouring of water or immersion in it, marks a formal entrance to the congregation and wider Church; the candidates for the sacrament make a series of vows, including an affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant, and are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are marked as Christ’s own forever, having “clothed [themselves] with Christ” (Galatians 3:27).

All people of any age are welcome to baptized; we believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, as the “bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).

Our traditional dates for Baptism are the "Baptism of our Lord" Sunday, Easter, Pentecost, All Saints Day, and our annual Bishop’s Visit.

Contact Father Josh Bowron or Mother Justi Schunior to learn more about baptism for yourself or your children. You can also fill out our form for Baptism when you’re ready to move forward.

(This description of Holy Baptism, along with an introductory video, can be found on the Episcopal Church website.)