Are you considering having your child baptized? What
a wonderful way to celebrate your special gift from above.
A Baptism is one of the most important
events in your child's life. You have been given the opportunity to shape a life with love, affection, education
and spiritual leadership.
Maybe you have been away from the church for a while and are unsure of how to have a
Baptism Ceremony for your child. We're here to make this event as easy and convenient as possible for you.
We will work together while you let us know what you've envisioned for the Baptism, and we will find the right words
and elements that respect your wishes as well as the "Rite of Baptism". We can hold the Baptism wherever
you feel the most comfortable. No elements of your traditions or beliefs will be left out.
The Baptism shall be recognized before God, with all the hopes and dreams that you have for
your child. Few things bring greater joy to our hearts or a smile to our faces then praying for, and blessing a
child through a Baptism.
Your child will receive a Baptismal Candle that will be used during the ceremony and
a beautiful signed and sealed Baptismal Certificate that you can have framed or add to their Memory Book. The Baptismal
Certificate can be used later in their lives to prove that they were Baptized.
We do ask that you provide a small
table with a white table cloth over it and a white hand towel for the ceremony. We also ask that you have the child
dressed in White. The White Garment represents the purity of Christ.
For the Baptism we will supply the a Baptismal Font
that will be filled with water that the Minister will say a Sacred Blessing to ask God to transform it into Holy Water.
We will also supply a pitcher to pour the Holy Water from, and the Chrism Oil to anoint your child.
Baptisms
can also be performed for more than one child at a time. Occasionally, time has gotten away from parents due to
our hectic lives; and having a child Baptized may have slipped down on the priority list. For this and many other
reasons, parents may decide to have their children Baptized together. No matter what the reason is, we would be
very happy to assist. The main objective is to have your children Baptized to cleanse them from Original Sin.
The Fee for a Child's Baptism is $250 (additional
fee may need to be charged for traveling). This fee is for the first child, if you would like us to Baptize any additional
children, the fee would only increase by $50 for each. Each child would also receive their own Baptismal Candle to keep
and a signed and sealed Baptismal Certificate. We ask that if you are planning on more than one child or Adult to be
Baptized, that you inform us prior to the Baptism day so that the Minister may be prepared and have all necessary supplies.
We look forward to discussing Baptizing your child with you; please give us a call if you have any questions, or if
you would like to schedule your child's ceremony at 815-345-1000.
Baptisms are not just for infants.
Sometimes, people find their way to belief when
they are older. We enjoy ministering at these kind of heart-touching, reverent events; helping individuals commit their
life to God through a Baptism.
We can discuss what has brought you to this point in
your life, what is expected of you and what you can expect from this celebration of your renewed spiritual life. Let's
work together to find the right words, to express what is in your heart along with the "Rite of Baptism".
There may be no greater way for a person to exhibit the essence of themselves,
than through this important step of faith.
You will receive a Baptismal Candle that will be used during the ceremony
and a beautiful Baptismal Certificate that you can have framed or add to your Memory Book. The Baptismal Certificate
can be used to prove that you have been Baptized later in your life.
We do ask that you provide
a small table with a white table cloth over it and a white hand towel for the ceremony.
For the Baptism, we will supply a
Baptismal Font that will be filled with water that the Minister will say a Sacred Blessing to ask God to transform it
into Holy Water. We will also supply a pitcher to pour the Holy Water from, and the Chrism Oil to annoint
you.
If you are a Parent, a Grandparent, a Godparent to be, or any other family member of a child that is
being Baptized by us, and you wish to also be Baptized; we would be more than happy to include you in the ceremony.
The Fee for an Adult Baptism is $250. This fee is for one person; if you would like us to Baptize anyone additional,
the fee would increase only by $50 for each. Everyone being Baptized would receive their own Baptismal
Candle to keep and a signed and sealed Baptismal Certificate. Anyone additional being Baptized would need to be scheduled
in advance of the Baptism Day so that the Minister will be prepared and have the necessary supplies.
We look forward
to discussing Baptizing you; please give us a call if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule your Baptism
Ceremony at 815-345-1000.