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BAPTISM OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS
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The priest or an assistant may give an informal greeting
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Hymn
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Introduction
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
It is God's will that we should live in communion with him.
Therefore he sent his Son, Jesus Christ,
to save us from all evil.
By baptism he gives us birth into a new life,
makes us members of his church and leads us into a life in union with himself.
That is what God now does with you, who have asked for baptism.
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The Prayer for Deliverance
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The question of the name, the prayer for deliverance and the (possible) signing with the sign of the cross takes place without disruption for each candidate in turn. The priest asks the candidate:
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What is your name?
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The candidate answers:
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NN.
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The priest and if possible friends and sponsors may lay their hands on the head of the candidate.
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God, you alone save us from all evil,
deliver NN from the power of darkness,
write his name in the Book of Life
and keep him in your light,
now and always.
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During the signing with the sign of the cross, the priest may say (if only one sign of the cross is used, lines 2-4 are omitted)
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Receive the sign of the cross
(on your + forehead
on your + mouth
and on your + heart).
Jesus Christ, the crucified and risen Lord,
calls you to be his disciple.
Amen.
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Bible Reading
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Let us listen to the words of Jesus about baptism and the faith:
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Full authority in heaven and on earth has been committed to me.
Go therefore to all nations and make them my disciples;
baptise them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
and teach them to observe all that I have commanded you.
I will be with you always, to the end of time.
(Matt 28:18—20 RSV)
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The priest or an assistant may continue with one of the following texts or with another text about baptism. The reading may be introducedwith these words:
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Let us also listen to . . .
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Peter spoke to the people and said:
Repent and be baptised, every one of you,
in the name of Jesus Christ;
then your sins will be forgiven.
and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
(Acts 2:38 RSV)
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or
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On hearing this they were baptised
into the name of the Lord Jesus;
and when Paul had laid his hands on them,
the Holy Spirit came upon them
(Acts 19:5 RSV)
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or
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By that baptism into his death
we were buried with Christ,
in order that, as Christ was raised from the dead,
by the glorious power of the Father,
so also we might set out on a new life.
For if we have become identified with him
in his death,
we shall also be identified with him
in his resurrection.
(Rom 6:4--5 RSV)
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or
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Baptised into uion with Christ,
you have all put on Christ like a garment.
There is no such thing as Jew or Greek,
slave and freeman, male and female;
for you are all one person in Christ Jesus
(Gal 3:27--28 NEB)
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or
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But when the kindness and generosity of God our Saviour
dawned upon the world,
then, not for any good deeds of our own,
but because he was merciful,
he saved us through the water of rebirth,
and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit.
(Tit 3:4--5 NEB)
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Homily
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May be omitted.
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Hymn
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May be omitted.
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The Blessing of the Water
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Water is poured iinto the baptismal font if this has not already been done.
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Let us pray
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God, our Father, we thank you
that through the waters of baptism
you let flow the water
that gives life to the world.
Send forth your word and your Spirit,
that those who are to be baptised in this water
may be cleansed from all sin.
Bring them to new birth,
give them life in Christ
and unite them with your people.
For our Lord Jesus Christ's sake.
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Amen.
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or
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Heavenly Father, by water and the Spirit you create a people,
that is united with you in Jesus Christ.
We thank you that you have made this water
a source of grace
and make those who will here be baptised
partakers of the victorious death and resurrection of your Son.
For our Lord Jesus Christ's sake.
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Amen.
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The Creed
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Let us profess together the faith
into which we are baptised in the Church of Christ
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We believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
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We believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit,
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead and buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy, catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
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The priest asks the candidate(s):
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Do you want to be baptised into this faith
and live with the Church in the community of Christ?
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The candidate(s):
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Yes.
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The Baptism
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NN, I baptise you
in the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
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The priest lays his hand on the candidate's head and continues::
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God of life,
fill NN with your holy Spirit,
and help him day by day
to live by his baptism.
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An assistant or the priest says these or similar words:
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(NN,) we welcome you into God's family
and receive you with love and expectation.
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The baptismal candle is lit here or during the baptism itself. As it is given, an assistant or the priest may say these or similar words
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Receive this light.
It is a reminder of Jesus who said:
I am the light of the world.
If anyone follows me, he shall not walk in darkness
but have the light of life.
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The priest may add a baptismal exhortation, especially if no homily has been given
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Intercessions
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The priest or an assistant may lead informally worded intercessions or use one of the following prayers. Space may be given for silence and private prayer.
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Let us pray.
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Father, we thank you for leading us
from darkness into the light of your kingdom.
We pray for (NN)
whom you have received by baptism into your church.
Let him discover more and more of the secrets of your kingdom
Give him strength and courage through the word and the sacraments.
Meet him in prayer and help them to fulfil the tasks
that you call him to undertake.
Father, protect them through life and death and for ever.
In the name of Jesus.
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Amen.
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The Lord's Prayer
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The Priest may say:
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Let us say together the Lord's Prayer.
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
som står i skuld till oss.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
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Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done
in earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,
For ever and ever. Amen.
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The Blessing
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The priest may say:
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Receive the blessing from the Lord.
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The Lord bless you and watch over you.
The Lord make his Face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
The Lord look kindly on you and give you peace;
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Amen.
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Hymn
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The Dismissal
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May be omitted.
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Go in peace and serve the Lord with joy.
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