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The Falls Church Anglican Baptismal Information The Falls Church Anglican Baptismal Information Full Name of child to be baptized: ______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________ Place of Birth: ______________________________ Full Name of child to be baptized: ______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________ Place of Birth: ______________________________ Full Name of child to be baptized: ______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________ Place of Birth: ______________________________ Father’s Full Name: ____________________________________________________________ Name father goes by: ____________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone: _________________________ Home Phone: __________________________ Mother’s Full Name: ___________________________________________________________ Name Mother goes by: ___________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone: _________________________ Home Phone: __________________________ Parents must meet with a member of the clergy prior to the baptism(s). When the forms are received, you will be contacted to set up a clergy appointment. Baptisms will be held on the following dates at both the 9am and 11:15am services. January 12 March 8 May 10 July 12 August 30 October 25 Please let us know your preferred date and service time for the baptism(s). There is a limit of four (4) people who can be baptized at any one service. Space is reserved on a first come first served basis. In order to reserve one or more spaces, we must receive this completed form six (6) weeks prior to your requested date. Christine Yates, Baptism Coordinator, [email protected] will contact you upon her receipt of this form. Baptism Date: ____________________ Requested Service Time: ____________________ The Falls Church Anglican In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit DECLARATION OF INTENTION for PARENTS All baptized and confirmed members of the Church must play their full part in its life and witness. That you may fulfill this duty, we call upon you to: ● Follow the example of Christ in home and daily life, and to bear personal witness to him. ● Be regular in private prayer day by day. ● Faithfully read the Bible. ● Faithfully attend church and engage in the life of the church. If you have not attended a Baptismal Preparation Class at the church before, we ask that you attend our two session class before the baptism service. More details about the class are in the FAQs at the end of this document. By signing your names to this document you affirm your commitment to live according to these guidelines to the best of your ability, with God’s help. Amen. Mother’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Father’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ _________________________________________________ Print name of Baptismal Candidate The Falls Church Anglican Expectations of Godparents The responsibility of being a Godparent is a solemn undertaking. Our expectations for Godparents are as follows: ● Accepts and acknowledges that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. ● Follows the example of Christ in home and daily life, and bears personal witness to him. ● Is regular in private prayer day by day. ● Faithfully reads the Bible. ● Faithfully attends church and engages in the life of the church. As a parent, it is my understanding that those listed below meet these criteria, and that I have so instructed them in their spiritual responsibilities to their godchild. Traditionally a child has anywhere from one to three godparents. More details are in the FAQs at the end of this document. Name of child: ________________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Name of child: ________________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Name of child: ________________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Godparent’s full name: _________________________________________________________ The Falls Church Anglican Baptism FAQs What is Baptism? Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which we celebrate God’s redemption and adoption of us as his children, an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace in a person’s life and relationship with God. It marks our birth and membership into Christ’s Body, the Church, and union with Christ in his death and resurrection, forgiveness of sins, and new life in the Holy Spirit. If the person baptized is an infant, the sacrament has one meaning. If the person baptized is an adult, the meaning is somewhat different. But whatever the age of the one baptized, baptism is the birth rite of the worldwide Christian Church. We know from our own experience that, as we pass from one milestone to the next, some rite is often performed. An immigrant who becomes an American citizen participates in the rite of becoming a citizen. A civilian who joins the armed services participates in a similar rite of passage. The rite speaks to both the individual and the whole community that an important and life-changing moment in a person's life is taking place. In just the same way, when one becomes a member of the Christian family, either by being born into a Christian home or by deciding for himself that he has come to believe in Christ as his Lord and Savior and wants to join the Church, a definite rite or ceremony is performed - baptism. Baptism Calendar: What are the times and dates of the Baptism Services? Baptisms are held at least six times per year in January, March, May, July, August and October at the 9 & 11:15am services. If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child, the first step in the process is to submit some informational paperwork and request an appointment with the clergy. What do I need to do? • Contact our Baptism Coordinator, Christine Yates, 571-282-0202, to receive information and forms to be completed and returned. You will be registered for baptism when the forms are returned, which must be done no later than six (6) weeks before the baptism. • After the paperwork is submitted, an appointment will be made to meet with a clergy member. At the clergy meeting, you will be able to confirm the date for baptism and determine whether any additional requirements are needed prior to that date. • Attend two baptismal classes prior to baptism. (see below Baptismal Prep FAQ) • Attend the baptism rehearsal on the morning of the baptism. Baptismal Preparation Class: Is it required? Yes What if we took the class before? If you took the class in the last three years you do not have to attend the class again. When are they held? Usually the two Sundays before the Baptism. If one of the Sundays is a holiday the class is pushed back one week. Must both parents attend both sessions? No, it is ideal, but we can’t always meet all the ideals in life. What happens if we cannot make the classes? Meet with clergy prior to the baptism. Infant baptism: Why? Infants are baptized so that they can share citizenship in the Covenant membership in Christ and redemption by God. Infant baptism has been a practice of the Church throughout most of the Church’s history and can be traced back to the second century. Do we baptize older children and adults? Yes! We love to welcome people into the family of God. Older children and adults also meet with the clergy. At the clergy’s discretion, alternate tasks may be required in order to ensure a person understands the commitment being made. I have already been baptized. Do I need to be re-baptized? No. We accept baptism in other denominations of the Church as valid, as long as you were baptized with water in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. What is required of us at baptism? It is required that we renounce Satan, repent of our sins, and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Attending two baptism classes, which explain the meaning of this Sacrament, is also required. Fees: There are no fees. Godparents: Are they required? No. But it is traditional to have them for good reasons, so we encourage infants and young children to have godparents. Godparents must be active and instructed members of a Christian church because they will be making vows that only a strong believer can in good conscience make. Do adults who are going to be baptized have Godparents? Adults often have sponsors, but it isn’t required. Photography/videotaping: A professional photographer is on site at each baptism and will share a link for the parents to view and download photos of the baptism. Our AV team will take a video of the service and will also provide a link for the parents to view and download. The Baptism Coordinator will
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