Baptism
Holy Baptism is the full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Christian Church. Christians are baptized in the name of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Anyone who seeks God and is drawn to Jesus Christ, regardless of age or background, is welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Baptism is celebrated only once; no matter what where or by whom you were baptized, if you were baptized with water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, your baptism is valid here. If you are not certain whether you have been baptized, conditional baptism is available (adding the formula, “If you are not already baptized” to the traditional words). If you have already been baptized, you may wish to renew your baptismal vows, or consider being confirmed or received by a bishop into the Episcopal Church.
- The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, in early January
- The Great Vigil of Easter, in early spring
- The Day of Pentecost, in late spring, and
- All Saints’ Sunday, in early November.