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The font is used for baptising people. Baptism is a time when Christians show to others that they want to be a disciple, or follower, of Jesus. When people are baptised, they make promises to God to repent and believe.
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During baptism, the rector pours water over the head of the person being baptised, a symbol of being made clean from sin and given a fresh start in God's family. He marks the sign of the cross on their forehead, like an invisible badge to show they belong to Christ.
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He also gives them a lighted candle, praying that they will 'shine' like lights in the world, helping others 'see' God just like Jesus did. In the Anglican church, such as St. Mary's, babies can be baptised as well as adults. If a baby is baptised, then Godparents, often friends or relatives, make the promises as the baby is too young. Young people baptised as babies can make the promises again themselves at confirmation. |
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Would you like to find out about baptism in the other churches?
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Baptism at MCF |
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Baptism at the Salvation Army Citadel |
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