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Baptisms
normally occur within the context of a Sunday Eucharist.
Prior to a baptism the candidate (if an adult) or the
parents and godparents (if the candidate is a child) will meet
with a member of the clergy on a
day other than the day of the
service to discuss the service and the implications, large and
small, of becoming a Christian through Baptism.
Selecting
Godparents for children is an important decision. Godparents
(also called "sponsors") may be legal guardians but need not
be--those two roles are distinct.
The
primary qualification for godparents is that they be baptized,
active Christians (of any denomination) who are fully
committed to supporting the nurture and
growth of the candidate in accordance with the promises
made in the baptismal service.
Godparents
need not necessarily be Episcopalians. Godparents may, but need
not, be family members or close friends--godparents have a
religious responsibility and we recommend that they be chosen
primarily for their desire and ability to fulfill that role.
Baptisms
From the Parish Register
Hanna Patricia
Liljegren, daughter of Erik and Jennifer Liljegren. May 11,
2008

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