People bring babies to Episcopal churches to be baptized or, in modern usage, Christened. Many adults seek baptism, too. Jesus was baptized in the river Jordan and told his friends to baptize others. Thus, baptism has always been a sign of , and a way of becoming a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ. At first, baptism was normally for adults. It came to take place on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Day. People were prepared for baptism by being taught the basics of Christian belief. Reminded of the Good Friday story of Crucifixion, they repented of their sins and were assured that God forgave them. In baptism, they were received into the Church with all the joy of the Resurrection. Baptism often took place in a river. The new Christians were dipped under the water, marking their death to an old way of life, and lifted up again as a sign of new birth.Baptisms today take place at the font in All Saints' Church. The font is a basin on a pedestal. Baptisms at All Saints' take place on Sundays at noon. Prior to the baptism, our Rector will meet with the parents and godparents to explain the service, and the meaning of the commitment.
