Where practicable, the font is to be filled with clean water immediately before the Thanksgiving over the Water.
At the Thanksgiving over the Water, and at the administration of Baptism, the celebrant, whenever possible, should face the people across the font, and the sponsors should be so grouped that the people may have a clear view of the action.
After the Baptism, a candle (which may be lighted from the Paschal Candle) may be given to each of the newly baptized or to a godparent.
It may be found desirable to return to the front of the church for the prayer, “Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit,” and the ceremonies that follow it. A suitable psalm, such as Psalm 23, or a hymn or anthem, may be sung during the procession.
The oblations of bread and wine at the baptismal Eucharist may be presented by the newly baptized or their godparents.
Conditional Baptism
If there is reasonable doubt that a person has been baptized with water, “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (which are the essential parts of Baptism), the person is baptized in the usual manner, but this form of words is used
If you are not already baptized, N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Emergency Baptism
In case of emergency, any baptized person may administer Baptism according to the following form.
Using the given name of the one to be baptized (if known), pour water on him or her, saying
I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
