Holy Baptism

On 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 ATTEND

Worship 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.

Click the icon to watch us live on YouTube at 11AM Sunday.

to listen LIVE by phone:
dial 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 822-5170-7824
Password: 078070

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 Traditions

The Church (all denominations) does NOT require any specific form of dress for baptism, and does NOT require the family host a reception afterwards.

... However...

Your family may have their own traditions.

CONTACT US TO FOLLOW-UP

If 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:

    • You must provide an email address OR a cell phone number
      • If you don't provide both a cell and an email, you will get a warning. CLICK SUBMIT AGAIN to over-ride the warning
    • Once you have submitted the form, you will receive a confirmation
      • If you provide an email address, you will receive an automated email with the PDF Baptismal form for you to complete
      • If you provide only a cell number (no email address), you will receive a text message confirming we have received your form
      • If you provide only a phone number that cannot receive text messages (such as a land line), you will not receive a confirmation


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