Holy Baptism
The doors of Saint George’s are open to anyone who wants to find, or to be found, by God.
Becoming a member of the church involves a commitment from you to Christ and to the church, as well as a commitment from the members of Saint George’s to you. To assist you in exploring that commitment, there is a preparation process that begins with a conversation with our clergy.
To get started, please reach out to Rev. Stephanie Fox.
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Baptism in the Episcopal Church
from the Book of Common Prayer, P. 857-858
What is Holy Baptism?
Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his Children and makes us members of Christ’s Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God.
What is required of us at Baptism?
It is required that we renounce Satan, repent of our sins, and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
Why then are infants baptized?
Infants are baptized so that they can share citizenship in the Covenant, membership in Christ, and redemption by God.
How are the promises for infants made and carried out?
Promises are made for them by their parents and sponsors, who guarantee that the infants will be brought up within the Church, to know Christ and be able to follow him.
Confirmations
The sacramental rite in which the candidates "express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (BCP, p. 860). Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop (BCP, p. 412). Adults baptized with the laying on of hands by a bishop are considered to be confirmed.