The Renewal Of The Baptismal Covenant
Christian baptism represents a commitment to Christ. In other entries, much will be said about rites of confession of sin, reconciliation, fasting, and solemn assembly that are intended to restore such a commitment when it has been broken, both individually and corporately. Here another approach, used particularly in churches that baptize infants, is formal renewal of baptismal promises. Baptismal renewal is closely connected with the increased attention given to catechism of baptized children and their (nonsacramental) confirmation, often during adolescence, in Lutheran and Reformed churches. However, annual corporate renewal of baptism is also part of the baptismal liturgy of the Easter Vigil in the Roman Catholic and Anglican communions.…
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Chapters & Articles in The Renewal Of The Baptismal Covenant (4)
Baptism was understood as a pledge, vow, covenant, or contract early in the history of the Christian church. The ve…
The separation of confirmation from baptism in the West has left an enduring legacy of unease among paedobaptist Ch…
The following service invites worshipers to recall their own baptism, to renew their promises of faith to God, and …
Planning for the renewal of baptism must be undertaken with the need of the local worshiping community in mind. Thi…