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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.
Holy Baptism301