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Baptisms at Canterbury

Baptism

Baptism is full initiation, by water and the Holy Spirit, into Christ's Body, the Church.  We welcome people of all ages--babies, children, teens, adults, and elders-- to receive the sacrament of Baptism.  Baptisms are typically celebrated during the Sunday Eucharist four times each year--on All Saints Sunday (November), The Baptism of Jesus (January), Easter Day (Spring), Pentecost (Early Summer.) 

Whether you are exploring the possibility of baptism for yourself or your child, seeking to live more fully into the mystery of your own baptismal promises, or looking for ways to support your children, godchildren, and friends in their baptismal journeys, we welcome you to be in conversation 
​with us.  Contact Sylvia+.  
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Spiritual Resources

Baptism is a sacrament, an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace.  This grace is God's free gift to us.  In baptism we are marked as Christ's own forever, granted the forgiveness of sin, and raised to a new life of grace.   The Baptismal Covenant gives us direction for our daily lives, as we seek to continually grow in this life of grace.  
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Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?
I will with God's help.
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
I will with God's help.
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
I will with God's help.
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
I will with God's help.
Will you strive for justice and peace and respect the dignity of every human being?
I will with God's help.

How might this covenant help shape your daily life, work, and relationships and enable you to grow more fully into a life of grace?  


Resources for Parents and Families


When babies and children are presented for baptism, their parents and godparents make promises on their behalf. 

Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? 
 I will, with God's help.

Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? 
 I will, with God's help.


Choosing to present a child for baptism and vowing to help raise them in Christian faith is an awesome responsibility, but you don't have to do it alone! Baptism is initiation into a community of Christians, a community that vows to do all in their power to support you and your child  in your life in Christ!   Below are some resources to support you in beginning to explore how you can live fully and authentically into the promises you make on behalf of your child or godchild in baptism. 


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Taking the Plunge: Baptism and Parenting by Anne E. Kitch 
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Godparenting: Nurturing the Next Generation by Tracey Herzer and Nancy McLaughlin
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Water Come Down (Day You Were Baptized) by Walter, Jr. Wangerin and Gerardo Suzan

A Prayer for all the Baptized
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the
forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of
grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them
an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to
persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

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425 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Call/Text: (505) 247-2515

Rector:
sylvia.miller.mutia@gmail.com

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Holy Eucharist
    • TODOS
    • Prayer & Meditation >
      • Morning Prayer
      • Evening Prayer
      • Contemplative Prayer
      • Daily Prayer >
        • Daily Prayer for Advent
        • Daily Prayer for Epiphany
        • Daily Prayer for Lent
        • Daily Prayer for Easter
        • Daily Prayer for Rest
        • Daily Prayer for Creation
      • Prayer Beads
      • Elections
    • Celebrate Christmas
  • Visitors
    • Who we are
    • Location
    • Labyrinth
    • Hildegard Center
  • Campus Ministry
    • This Semester
    • PRIDE
  • Worship
    • Sermons
    • Church Seasons >
      • Celebrate Advent
      • Celebrate Epiphany
      • Celebrate Lent
      • Celebrate Holy Week
      • Celebrate Spirit
      • Celebrate "Back to School"
      • Celebrate Creation
    • Music >
      • Music Practic Page
      • Holy Week Music
      • Organ Project
      • MMC Practice Group
      • Resistance through Song
      • Drum Circle
    • Movement and Gestures
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Readers
      • Acolytes
      • Greeters
      • Altar Guild
      • Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors
    • Lectionary Page
    • Book of Common Prayer
    • Bible Search
  • Parish Life
    • Annual Report
    • Calendar
    • Clergy
    • Vestry >
      • Fun
    • Membership
    • Children, Youth, Families >
      • Parents
      • Songs and Stories
      • Children's Chapel >
        • September
        • October
        • November
        • December
        • January
        • February
        • March/April
        • May
    • Education: Learn and Grow >
      • Lenten Series
      • Theology Series
      • Couples Class
      • Camino
    • ACTIVATE (Outreach) >
      • Songs & Solidarity
      • CASE
      • St. Martin's
      • Thanksgiving
    • Pastoral Care >
      • Bereavement Team
    • Stewardship & Finances
    • Events >
      • Craft Fair
      • Saint Francis
      • Mother's Day Tea
      • Rummage Sale
    • Creative Corner
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