Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. It is a public statement of one's intentional decision to follow the way of Jesus. In the case of infant baptism, it is the parents' declaration of their intent to raise a child in the way of Jesus. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble, so baptism is only administered once. When you choose to be baptized yourself or to have your child baptized in the Episcopal Church, it means you are choosing to live out the Baptismal Covenant in the context of an Episcopal Church community, taking your part in the worship, mission and ministries of the local parish. Baptism is open to all people, regardless of age or background.

Baptism can be regarded as the beginning of a spiritual path and not the culmination of one. it is not necessary that a candidate for baptism fully understand nor be comfortable with every word of the Christian Creeds and doctrines from the outset, but rather be ready to embark on the rich path of discovery into the way, truth and life of Jesus Christ.

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At Grace Church, we require that those wishing to partake in the sacrament of Baptism be a part of the worshipping community for at least 2-3 months. Being a part of our community allows for the establishment of a meaningful (and hopefully lasting) relationship between the priest, members of the congregation, and those who wish to be baptized. Simply put, baptism is about becoming part of God's family and part of a beloved community, the Church. Through the baptismal rite, Grace Church pledges its total support to those who are baptized and their families. To simply baptize individuals who have no connection to the church-community is counter what Baptism is all about. Therefore, we encourage those seeking to be Baptized to spend some time with us. We trust that they will find Grace Church to be a warm, welcoming, inclusive, and active parish, where the spirit and love of God abounds!

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