Liturgy of the Word

One reading (please consult the Bishop over the choice of reading)

Gospel (please consult the Bishop over the choice of gospel)

Sermon

Liturgy of Initiation

Presentation of candidates

Decision (omit ‘May God who has given you the desire to follow Christ’)

Signing with the Cross

Prayer over the water (please consult the Bishop if not using the standard prayer)

Profession of faith

Baptism

[Clothing]

Declaration by those affirming their baptismal faith] (if there are candidates for affirmation)

[Declaration by those being received into the C of E] (if there are candidates for reception)

Prayer ‘Almighty God, we thank you for our fellowship …’

Confirmation

[Affirmation of baptismal faith] (if there are candidates for affirmation)

Reception into the communion of the C of E] (if there are candidates for reception)

Prayer ‘Defend O Lord’

[Commission]

Prayers of intercession (ending with the Lord’s Prayer)

Welcome and Peace

Sending Out

Blessing

[Giving of lighted candle]

Dismissal

* If there are also infants who cannot answer for themselves to be baptised, the two question to the parents and godparents from the Service of Holy Baptism are included here:

Parents and godparents …

With the help of God, we will

NB Items in square brackets are to be included as and when appropriate.

Hymns and psalms, anthems, canticles, songs and choruses, are to be included where appropriate.