holy baptism
WHAT WE BELIEVE
“Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, The Church.” - (The Book of Common Prayer)
Holy Baptism marks a formal entrance to the congregation and wider Church; the candidates for the sacrament make a series of vows, including an affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant, and are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are marked as Christ’s own for ever, having “clothed [themselves] with Christ” (Galatians 3:27).
All people of any age are welcome to be baptized; we believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, as the “bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is the beginning of a person’s life in Jesus Christ and the beginning of their commitment to becoming part of the Body of Christ, the church. When this sacrament is administered to an infant or young child it is with the understanding that the parents and godparents will commit to the responsibility for seeing that the child is brought up in the Christian faith and life. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered during the Mass on Sunday with the gathered community of the Church welcoming the newly baptized into the household of God. Baptisms may also be performed seaside during St. Gregory’s Sunrise Beach Eucharist services.
To get started, please complete the form below or contact the office of St. Gregory’s at 561-395-8285 or office@st-gregorys.com to schedule a meeting with one of our clergy.
CONTACT US
We are here to make the Baptism as beautiful and memorable as possible. To learn more, please complete the form below or email us at office@st-gregorys.com.