Our approach to Baptism is based on the "Guidelines for Christian Initiation" of the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada and approved by the Diocese of Calgary.
These guidelines were specially prepared and adapted for St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Okotoks, September 1997, and serve to provide direction for any/all considering Baptism in the midst of our community of faith.
Baptism, except in real emergencies will always be celebrated during Sunday Eucharist either at 8:45 am or 10:30 am.
Baptism of adults is a public expression of a major commitment of faith in Christ and involvement in ministry as his disciples and members of his Church.
Adults will wish to be well prepared for this commitment so that they will have confidence in living as Christians in a pluralistic society. The Rector will provide instruction in preparation for this great event.
Baptism, not Confirmation is the rite of joining the Church. We offer Confirmation to those young people and adults who wish to make a personal faith commitment, reconfirming that which was made in Baptism and prior to intentionally entering ministry. While no age limit is set, this presupposes a maturity and freedom of choice not usually found in puberty.
Preparation for confirmation and adult baptism will be the same. We ask of those preparing for adult Baptism or Confirmation, that they be enrolled as candidates during a worship service in order for the congregation to identify and pray for them throughout the preparation period. Congregational sponsors will be appointed to support with prayer, example, and friendship, those preparing for either or both sacraments, to share in the event and to represent the Parish.
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