Baptisms & Confirmations

The Holy Sacrament of Baptism

From the point of view of Christian faith, the most significant and transforming event in a person’s life is baptism. Holy Baptism is a sacrament by which God adopts us as God’s children and makes us members of Christ's body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God. Baptism is a sign of God's own love for us, unmerited and unconditional. It is a sign of new life and new beginning in Christ. We baptize people of all ages.

When Does Baptism Take Place?

Baptism is a powerful, transformational moment for the entire faith community at which we welcome our newest members, vow to support them, and in so doing reaffirm our own baptismal vows. Thus, baptism belongs in public worship and is incorporated into the regular Sunday service or other feast days throughout the year. Normally baptisms are not scheduled in seasons of Lent, or Advent or other feast days throughout the year. Holy Baptism is especially appropriate at the Easter Vigil, on the Day of Pentecost, on All Saints’ Day or the Sunday after All Saints’ Day, and on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the First Sunday after the Epiphany).

If you know a family member, friend, co-worker, neighbor, or perhaps yourself, who would like to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the church office at 508-548-3863 or via email office@stbfalmouth.org. All persons not previously baptized with water in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are welcome to participate. 

The Sacramental Rite of Confirmation

Confirmation is a time when parishioners make a public affirmation of their maturing faith and take on the promises made at their baptism for themselves. The Bishop leads the worship service and lays hands on each individual confirmed while praying the Holy Spirit to continue to sustain and empower that person. Confirmation is a spiritual journey point in the life of a Christian; it is a rite of passage that can happen at any age. Confirmation preparation includes studying the Bible, Christian history, theology, and the history of the Episcopal Church, as well as engaging in service to others, prayer, reflection, and discernment. Preparation for Confirmation happens through classes with the clergy. Please contact the officeoffice@stbfalmouth.org for more information.