A religious ceremony inside a church where a person in red and gold vestments, likely a bishop, is performing a blessing or confirmation by placing a hand on a young woman's head. A small group of people, including women and elders, stands around them in a supportive gesture.

Baptisms

About Baptisms

Baptism Welcomes you into the Family of Christ

In the Episcopal Church, you can be baptized at any age. Many people choose infant baptism for their children, but some get baptized as young children, teens or as adults. Baptism is a ritual that welcomes someone into the family of Christ and is celebrated on Sunday during the main worship service. Families are typically asked to participate in one or two preparation classes beforehand. Baptisms can take place throughout the year, but are most appropriate on the Baptism of Jesus (2nd Sunday in January), Easter, Pentecost (late May / early June), and All Saints Sunday (first Sunday in November). Baptisms are typically not done in Lent unless there are extenuating circumstances. To be baptized at St. Paul’s, please contact the church office at office@stpaulsduluth.org. 

People who are baptized as infants often go through Confirmation in high school, when they learn about their baptismal promises and the Christian tradition. At the end of the class, teens may choose to reaffirm their faith and be formally confirmed by a bishop.

A group of people stand around a stone baptismal font in a church during a baptism ceremony. Two ministers, dressed in white robes, lead the service. Seven other people, including children and adults, are gathered around, with one minister holding a censer.
Baptism can be at any age.
A baby is being baptized with holy water in a church. The officiant pours water from a vessel onto the baby's head over a baptismal font, while people (including parents and siblings) stand close by. A religious banner reading
An elderly man with glasses and a blue jacket sits in a wheelchair, holding two babies dressed in white outfits. The babies have light hair and are both looking in different directions. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly a church, with a red carpet visible.
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The Baptismal Covenant

In the Episcopal Church, we baptize with the same words each time. The whole community prays the baptismal covenant together, answering questions and making commitments to serve others with dignity, honor the teachings of Jesus, and look to a hopeful future.

Read the Covenant