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I'd like to welcome everyone gathered here today. My name is , and we're gathered here on this special day to take part in baptism ceremony. Together, we give thanks and express our great happiness for the arrival of in God's light.
eager to share their joy with you all and look forward to your ongoing presence in life.
I have spoken with , and they are well prepared for this next step. This is not a decision to be made lightly, and has treated it as such. From this day on, will be a baptized member of the Christian faith.
Jesus said:
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt. 28:18-20)
I would like to invite to the stage to say a few words.
(ParentsSponsors give testimony)
Thank you. I will now ask the parentssponsors to present to be baptized.
(To the parentssponsors) - You are presenting for Baptism. During this ceremony, it is traditional for several simple questions to be asked:
First, as parentssponsors are you people of Faith?
(Answer) Yes we are.
Will you do your best to provide support to in their faith and spiritual journey?
(Answer) Yes, we will.
Do you acknowledge this day that God's love is already at work inside ?
(Answer) Yes, we do.
Do you the witnesses give your love and support to , wishing them all blessings this day?
(Answer) We do.
, may you come to know God within your heart and throughout your life express your highest potential.
(The minister now prepares to make the sign of the cross on forehead with holy water)
And, by the authority vested in me by the Universal Life Church, I hereby baptize you in the name of the Father (cross), and of the Son (cross), and of the Holy Spirit (cross), Amen.
As Jesus took people in his arms and blessed them, so now we ask God's blessing on this newest member of the faith.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Hindu tradition known as Namakarna.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. will now whisper the name into his child's ear.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Buddhist tradition. To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. Please present in front of the statue of Buddha.
(Child is placed in front of statue)
I now bless this child, whose name will be
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Sikh tradition known as Naamkaran.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Jewish tradition.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
Lord, our merciful God, you have promised in Christ to be our God and the God and Father of our children.
Fulfill your promise to us, and for Jesus Christ's sake receive these children as members of your family.
Grant that they may receive the fullness of your grace and the washing away of all their sins, for without these blessings no one can enter your kingdom.
May your Spirit live and work in them, that they may be yours forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Creator God,
We thank you for the gift of the life of this child who is to be baptized.
May your blessing of peace and joy be with them and protect them all of their days.
We make this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
Lord, strengthen with your heavenly grace, so that may continue to grow, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit.
Amen.
I now bestow upon you, , a certificate commemorating this, the day of your baptism.
I'd like to welcome everyone gathered here today. My name is , and we're gathered here on this special day to take part in baptism ceremony. Together, we give thanks and express our great happiness for the arrival of in God's light.
eager to share their joy with you all and look forward to your ongoing presence in life. They also understand the tremendous responsibility they have taken upon themselves. A huge portion of their lives will involve caring for this child, and providing guidance on life's path.
Keep in mind, too, that as they grow and learn, role as a member of the church will be reinforced by each one of you here today, as well as by the friends and family that are unable to be here. You will all have an impact on development.
I'd like to welcome everyone gathered here today. My name is , and we're gathered here on this special day to take part in baptism ceremony. Together, we give thanks and express our great happiness for the arrival of in God's light.
They understand the tremendous bridge they are about to cross. From now on, will look to God to provide guidance on life's path.
The Bible tells us that it is God's will that children be brought to him for blessing. We are reminded of a story in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, where little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. Jesus' disciples were inclined to think that the children were not important enough to necessitate the time and energy of Christ, and so they turned the children away.
However, Jesus said:
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on each of them, and blessed them... Let us pray.
Dear Lord, as we gather here, may your Holy Spirit surround us and rejuvenate us. We pray that out of your glorious riches, you may strengthen this child with your Spirit, so that Christ may dwell in his heart though faith. And we pray that this child, being rooted and established in love, may know the love of God that surpasses all knowledge, so that he may be filled to the measure with the fullness of God. Amen.
Hear the words of Jesus:
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt. 28:18-20)
I would like to invite to the stage to say a few words.
(Parents give testimony)
Thank you. I will now ask the parents to bring forward to be baptized.
I would like to invite to the stage to say a few words.
(Sponsors give testimony)
Thank you. I will now ask the sponsors to present to be baptized.
(To the Parents) - You are presenting your Child for Baptism. During this ceremony, it is traditional for several simple questions to be asked:
First, as parents, are you people of Faith?
(Answer) Yes we are
Will you do your best to provide a home where faith and spirituality are part of the nurturing of this child?
(Answer) Yes, we will.
Do you acknowledge this day that God's love is already at work inside this Child?
(Answer) Yes, we do.
(To the sponsors) - You are presenting for Baptism. During this ceremony, it is traditional for several simple questions to be asked:
First, as sponsors are you people of Faith?
(Answer) Yes we are.
Will you do your best to provide support to in their faith and spiritual journey?
(Answer) Yes, we will.
Do you acknowledge this day that God's love is already at work inside ?
(Answer) Yes, we do.
, have you chosen godparents for your child?
(Answer) Yes, we have.
Please have them come forward.
(Baby given to Godparents)
Do you the Godparents, with the help of God, promise to do all that you can to help and support in the bringing up of their child?
(Answer) We will.
Do you the witnesses give your love and support to this family, wishing them all blessings on this day?
(Answer) We do.
Do you, the witnesses, give your love and support to , wishing them all blessings this day?
(Answer) We do.
What name have you chosen for this child?
(Both parents reply with full name of child)
So be it.
May you come to know God within your heart and throughout your life express your highest potential.
(The minister now prepares to make the sign of the cross on Child's forehead with holy water)
And, by the authority vested in me by the Universal Life Church, I hereby baptize you in the name of the Father (cross), and of the Son (cross), and of the Holy Spirit (cross), Amen.
As Jesus took children in his arms and blessed them, so now we ask God's blessing on this Child. (Child is returned to parents)
, may you come to know God within your heart and throughout your life express your highest potential.
(The minister now prepares to make the sign of the cross on participant's forehead with holy water)
And, by the authority vested in me by the Universal Life Church, I hereby baptize you in the name of the Father (cross), and of the Son (cross), and of the Holy Spirit (cross), Amen.
As Jesus took people in his arms and blessed them, so now we ask God's blessing on this newest member of the faith.
Heavenly Father, we praise you for this child's birth - surround with your blessings that may know your love, be protected from evil, and know your goodness all days. May learn to love all that is true, grow in wisdom and strength and, come through faith to the fullness of your Grace.
May God the Father of all bless these parents (and godparents/supportive friends and family) and give them grace to love and care for their child. May God give them wisdom, patience and faith, and help them to provide for this beloved needs.
Eternal Father, we thank you for the rich variety of the families you have created for us, and for the relationships which we see and enjoy within them. Help us to respect and learn from each other. We thank you too for love that binds the families that are here today, and ask your blessing on them.
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home, bless the home of this child, may it provide shelter, warmth and security to the family and to all those who visit
All this we ask in Jesus's name, Amen.
"Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God's children; and that is what we are. My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is." (1 John 3: 1-2)
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Hindu tradition known as Namakarna.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. will now whisper the name into his child's ear.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Buddhist tradition. To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. Please present in front of the statue of Buddha.
(Child is placed in front of statue)
I now bless this child, whose name will be
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Sikh tradition known as Naamkaran.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Jewish tradition.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
Lord, our merciful God, you have promised in Christ to be our God and the God and Father of our children.
Fulfill your promise to us, and for Jesus Christ's sake receive these children as members of your family.
Grant that they may receive the fullness of your grace and the washing away of all their sins, for without these blessings no one can enter your kingdom.
May your Spirit live and work in them, that they may be yours forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Creator God,
We thank you for the gift of the life of this child who is to be baptized.
May your blessing of peace and joy be with them and protect them all of their days.
We make this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
, today we officially welcome you. We wish you long life and much happiness.
May you face all challenges that come to you as a person of integrity,
May you continue to bring great joy to your parents, your grandparents, family, friends, and to all those who come to know you.
May beauty delight you and happiness uplift you,
May wonder fulfill you and love surround you.
May your step be steady and your arm be strong,
May your heart be peaceful and your word be true.
May you seek to learn, may you learn to live.
May you live to love, and may you love - always.
Lord, strengthen with your heavenly grace, so that may continue to grow, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until comes to your everlasting kingdom.
Amen.
I now bestow upon you, , a certificate commemorating this, the day of your baptism.
I now bestow upon you, , a certificate commemorating this, the day of your baptism.
Welcome, everyone. My name is , and I’m so thrilled to be here with all of you to participate in this joyous event, the ceremony of Baptism. As we join in these proceedings, let us be thankful for this wonderful opportunity to welcome into our loving community as he/she begins his/her life journey.
Welcome, all. My name is , and I am overjoyed to be with you for this special day as we celebrate Baptism ceremony and welcome him/her into this loving community.
After speaking with , I understand that she/he has devoted plenty of time and thought to this decision, and is truly ready to take this big step. With his/her heart and mind in unity, is now prepared to become a baptized member of this community.
I will now share a brief reading in the spirit of this occasion.
Know you what it is to be a child? by Francis Thompson
"Know you what it is to be a child? It is to have a spirit yet streaming from the waters of baptism; it is to believe in love, to believe in loveliness, to believe in belief; it is to be so little that the elves can reach to whisper in your ear; it is to turn pumpkins into coaches, and mice into horses, lowness into loftiness, and nothing into everything, - for each child has a fairy god-mother in his/her own soul; it is to live in a nutshell and count yourself the king/queen of infinite space; it is: To see the World in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour."
I will now share a brief reading in the spirit of this occasion.
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
"You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things."
Now, I would like to invite to join me on the stage and share a few thoughts.
(Parents give testimony)
Thank you for those lovely words. When you are ready, it is now time to present for baptism.
At this time, I will invite to the stage to share a few thoughts.
(Sponsors give testimony)
Thank you very much for sharing. Now, if you will, kindly present for baptism.
(To the parents) – Before we proceed with the ritual, I will ask that you respond to several customary questions. As you present to be baptized, please answer the following:
As navigates life’s myriad challenges and trials, will you offer comfort, guidance and counsel to the best of your ability?
(Answer) Yes, we will.
Do each of you affirm that will receive unconditional love and support?
(Answer) Yes, we do.
(To the sponsors) - Before we proceed, it is customary to pose several questions to the sponsors of a baptism candidate:
From this day forth, as navigates the trials of life, will you be there to offer support and provide guidance whenever possible?
(Answer) Yes, we will.
Do each of you affirm that is loved by those around him/her and has the full backing of this community?
(Answer) Yes, we do.
, have you chosen godparents for your child?
(Answer) Yes, we have.
Please have them step forward.
(Child given to Godparents)
Do you, the Godparents, promise to do everything in your power to assist as they raise this child?
(Answer) We do.
Do the witnesses offer their blessings to on this important occasion?
(Answer) We do.
Do the witnesses offer their blessings, love, and support to ?
(Answer) We do.
, may you experience all that life has to offer – the joy of fulfillment, the thrill of achievement, and the serenity of peace. May you ever know loving hands around you, and never lose sight of your roots.
(The officiant now prepares to mark the child’s forehead with water)
I hereby baptize you into this loving community.
, may you come to know all the joys that life has to offer – the satisfaction of achievement, the thrill of discovery, the serenity of peace, and the comfort of love. May you never lose sight of where you come from, even as you focus on pursuing your dreams.
(The officiant now prepares to mark the participant’s forehead with water)
, I hereby baptize you into this loving community.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Hindu tradition known as Namakarna.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. will now whisper the name into his child's ear.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Buddhist tradition. To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. Please present in front of the statue of Buddha.
(Child is placed in front of statue)
I now bless this child, whose name will be
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Sikh tradition known as Naamkaran.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Jewish tradition.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
Lord, our merciful God, you have promised in Christ to be our God and the God and Father of our children.
Fulfill your promise to us, and for Jesus Christ's sake receive these children as members of your family.
Grant that they may receive the fullness of your grace and the washing away of all their sins, for without these blessings no one can enter your kingdom.
May your Spirit live and work in them, that they may be yours forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Creator God,
We thank you for the gift of the life of this child who is to be baptized.
May your blessing of peace and joy be with them and protect them all of their days.
We make this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
May the light from the sun always shine on you, , so that you can flourish and become a keeper of all that is good in the world.
May the sun’s light ever shine on you, , so your soul can flourish and serve as a keeper of all that is good in the world.
, I now confer upon you an official baptism certificate to mark this day of ceremony and celebration.
, I now confer upon you this official baptism certificate to mark the celebration of today’s ceremony.
Before we begin, it is important to note that is not being baptized into any particular denomination. In general, however, churches will recognize the baptism certificate. The advantage to this is that when is older and decides to move closer to a faith community, will be able to present as a baptized person.
We are gathered here on this special day because want to express their joy in the birth of their child, . They would like to officially welcome into their family unit, and to the wider family of relatives and friends. Each one of you has been invited to share their joy on this wonderful occasion.
A child offers a unique personality which adds an entire new dimension to the family unit. will always find something new to laugh at or admire. These lucky parents are also well aware of the responsibility that falls on their shoulders. They will dedicate themselves to caring for , and helping to guide through the complicated journey of life.
Minister: I would now like to offer a reading. (parents may instead like to choose a reader)
(Example Reading:)
Forever Young (edited)
by Bob Dylan
May all your wishes come true
May you always do for others, and let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung
And may you stay forever young
May you grow to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth, and see the light that's surrounding you
May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
May your hands always be busy, and may your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation when the winds of change shift
May your heart always be joyful, and may your song always be sung
And may you stay forever young.
I would like to invite the parents to the stage to say a few words.
(Parents give testimony)
Thank you. I will now ask the parents to present to be baptized.
I will now put several questions to the parents. , will you, as parents, care for , keep sheltered, clothed, and protected as best you can?
(Answer) We will.
Will you comfort when she/he is distressed and laugh with when is happy?
(Answer) We will.
Will you, as parents, endeavor to raise in such a way that will feel loved and secure?
(Answer) We will.
Now, a question for the (witnesses, godparents, etc.)
Will you, the (witnesses/godparents) do everything in your power to encourage, support, and advise in their challenging role as parents of ?
(Answer) We will.
you are baptized with water – a symbol of the life within you and in the world around you. We welcome you to the community of life on earth and dedicate you to everything which is beautiful, honest, innocent, and good.
Alternative: you are baptized in the name of the God and in the spirit of Jesus Christ. We welcome you as a member of Christ's church and of the community of life on earth. May you find happiness and success in all aspects of your life's journey.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Hindu tradition known as Namakarna.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. will now whisper the name into his child's ear.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Buddhist tradition. To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it. Please present in front of the statue of Buddha.
(Child is placed in front of statue)
I now bless this child, whose name will be
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Sikh tradition known as Naamkaran.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
We also gather today to name this child in recognition of the Jewish tradition.
To call a thing by name is to give it power, and so today we shall give this child a gift. We will welcome into our hearts and lives and bless with a name of own.
Q: , what name have you chosen for this child?
A:
So be it.
Lord, our merciful God, you have promised in Christ to be our God and the God and Father of our children.
Fulfill your promise to us, and for Jesus Christ's sake receive these children as members of your family.
Grant that they may receive the fullness of your grace and the washing away of all their sins, for without these blessings no one can enter your kingdom.
May your Spirit live and work in them, that they may be yours forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Creator God,
We thank you for the gift of the life of this child who is to be baptized.
May your blessing of peace and joy be with them and protect them all of their days.
We make this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
today we officially welcome you. We wish you the best in your formative years, and in those that follow. May you bravely face any challenges that come to you with integrity and resolve. May you also bring great joy to your parents and your grandparents. To your family members and friends, may you continue to make the world a better and happier place, and may the Lord bless you and make your life a blessing to the world. Amen.
I now bestow upon you, , a certificate commemorating this, the day of your baptism.
