Baptism
Sacrament of Baptism
Through the sacrament of baptism, God’s Spirit initiates us into Christ’s holy church, puts us on the stage of God’s saving drama, and gives us new birth through water and the Spirit. In baptism, we belong body and soul to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
POLICIES REGARDING THE PRACTICE OF BAPTISM
- Children are batpized on the basis of their parents’ faith and participation in the life of the church. In order for a child to be baptized, one parent must be a current member of The Presbyterian Church of Barrington, or of another church which requests this congregation to baptize on its behalf.
- All baptism need the prior approval of the Session. The Session typically meets the fourth Monday of the month. In order to be put on the Session agenda, baptism requests should be received by the church office no later than the third Monday of the month.
- Baptisms are performed as part of the public worship of God. Private baptism is administered only in extreme cases, such as severe illness.
- Parents may, if they desire, ask family members or friends to be sponsors. Sponsors are invited to come forward with the parents at the time of the baptism.
- The use of cameras, whether for still photographs or videos, is not permitted during the worship service. Photographs may be taken in the Sanctuary after the worship service.
*please note: Baptisms are not administered on the first Sunday of the month, which is wehn Communion is observed. After consulting the church calendar of events, the date you are requesting will be approved by the Pastor, with whom you will meet.