Baptism At St. Martin's Anglican C

St. Martins Anglican Church Pickering

Baptism September 27 2009

Because baptism is important, candidates or their parents need to examine their intentions seriously. Baptism gives us full membership in the church, so it is closely linked with the church's central act of worship, the Holy Eucharist. God's love and care reaches out to all people whether they are baptized or not. The Church exists as a body of people worshiping God through Jesus Christ. Each member is called to help fulfill God's loving purposes in our world. Baptism and Holy Communion signify the special grace God gives to help form and sustain such a loving, worshipping, witnessing community. Baptism signifies an intention to participate in the special gifts and care God gives through the Church and in witnessing to God's continuing creation and redemption of the world.