| Celebrant |
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
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| People |
I will, with God’s help.
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| Celebrant |
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
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| People |
I will, with God’s help.
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| Celebrant |
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
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| People |
I will, with God’s help.
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Prayers for the Candidates
The Celebrant then says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth [and for those (this person) who have renewed their commitment to Christ.]
A Person appointed leads the following petitions
| Leader |
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
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| People |
Lord, hear our prayer.
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| Leader |
Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
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| People |
Lord, hear our prayer.
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| Leader |
Fill them with your holy and life‑giving Spirit.
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| People |
Lord, hear our prayer.
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| Leader |
Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
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| People |
Lord, hear our prayer.
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| Leader |
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
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| People |
Lord, hear our prayer.
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Holy Baptism305
