As more ‘no’ votes trickle in on the consent Buddhist Bishop-Elect Kevin Thew Forrester’s election, we’ve received numerous inquiries about something that’s emerging as a key objection for several bishops: Forrester’s rewriting of the Baptism liturgy. Here it is.
As more ‘no’ votes trickle in on the consent Buddhist Bishop-Elect Kevin Thew Forrester’s election, we’ve received numerous inquiries about something that’s emerging as a key objection for several bishops: Forrester’s rewriting of the Baptism liturgy. Amid the news surrounding the ACI/CP story, I wanted to make sure that we didn’t lose track of the Forrester consents, and that everyone is able to have a look at the item in question. This is from the 2008 Easter service.
The Easter service booklet from St. Paul’s Marquette in its entirety is here. Take a look also at the program insert here. Both files are in PDF format.
The Presentation for Baptism
Presider: The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Parents and Godparents: I present Harrison to receive the Sacrament of Baptism
Presider: Will you be responsible for seeing that Harrison is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
Presider: Will you, by your prayers and witness, help Harrison to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
Presider: Do you seek to awaken to the eternal presence of God, who is your very heart and soul?
Parents and Godparents: I do.
Presider: God forever invites you to let go of self deceit to dwell in the house of honesty, where eternal Hope reigns. Will you accept this invitation?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
Presider: God forever invites you to let go of all fear to dwell in the house of courage, where eternal Faith reigns. Will you accept this invitation?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
Presider: God forever invites you to let go of all anger to dwell in the house of serenity, where Love reigns. Will you accept this invitation?
Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.
Presider: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as the way of Life and Hope?
Parents and Godparents: I do.
Presider: Do you put your whole trust in Christ’s grace and love?
Parents and Godparents: I do.
Presider: Do you promise to follow Christ as the way of life?
Parents and Godparents: I do.
We stand as we are able.
Presider: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Harrison in her life in Christ?
Assembly: We will.