Baptism Promises

The minister says to the parents:

[Parent(s)], you are here asking that the church baptise your child.

In the light of this request I ask you now:

Do you believe the Good News, announced by Jesus,

that we can turn from the barrenness of evil

and walk in the light of Christ?

Response: We do

The minister says to the parents:

[Parent(s)] I ask you to now respond to God’s graciousness by making these solemn promises:

Will you work to make your home a place of Christian love and trust?
Will you live as examples to each other of the Christian life so that, as a family, you may live in the way of Christ?
Will you share together in the life of the Church so that, with us all, you will grow into mature disciples of Christ?

Response: We will.

The minister then speaks to the supporters (Godparents) – if applicable

Will you, the representatives of the families and friends of [parents] do all you can to support them in the promises they have just made?

Response: We will.

The parents are asked:

Do you thankfully receive your child as a gift from God?

With humility and hope will you promise to love and care for her/him?

Response: We do

Do you thankfully pray for your child?

That s/he may welcome life’s beauty, learn from its pain and share in its joys;

That his/her love for others may deepen with knowledge and insight of every kind; and

That s/he may discover what is the breadth and length and height and depth of God’s love.

Response: We do