![]() Holy BaptismOn 18-Sep 11AM, St Stephens conducts a service of Holy Baptism. Share this invitation with all who would like to attend in-person or online. |
TO ATTENDWorship with us Sundays at 11:00 AM: In-person at 2259 Jane St, North York ON, M3M 1A6, live on YouTube, or listen to our live audio via plain old telephone service.
to listen LIVE by phone: See the replay on our YouTube channel. WHAT IS "BAPTISM"?In the Christian Church, baptism with water symbolizes purification, regeneration, and admission to the Christian Community. Jesus commanded Christians... "...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." ~ Matthew 28:19-20 ~
The exact details of the baptismal ceremony vary among Christian denominations. Many follow a prepared ceremony, called a rite or liturgy. In a typical ceremony, parents or godparents bring their child to their congregation's priest or minister. The rite used would be the same as that denomination's rite for adults, i.e., by pouring holy water (affusion) or by sprinkling water (aspersion). Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions practise total immersion and baptise babies in a font, and this practice is also the first method listed in the baptismal ritual of the Roman Catholic, although pouring is the standard practice within the Latin branch of Catholicism. Catholic and Orthodox churches that do this do not sprinkle. At the moment of baptism, the minister utters the words "I baptise you (or, 'The servant of God (name) is baptised') in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" The video, below, explains the Anglican rite of baptism. Rite vs TraditionsThe Church (all denominations) does NOT require any specific form of dress for baptism, and does NOT require the family host a reception afterwards. CONTACT US TO FOLLOW-UPIf you are interested in arranging a baptism for yourself or your child, complete the form below and click SUBMIT. A few notes about the form:
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