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The Sermon

Or the Sermon may be preached after the Peace.

Presentation and Examination
of the Candidates

The Celebrant says

The Candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.


Adults and Older Children

The candidates who are able to answer for themselves are presented individually by their Sponsors, as follows

SponsorI present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Celebrant asks each candidate when presented

Do you desire to be baptized?
Candidate I do.


Infants and Younger Children

Then the candidates unable to answer for themselves are presented individually by their Parents and Godparents, as follows

Parents and Godparents

I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

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