tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581168758780426252.post6100657699476577306..comments2023-10-28T02:46:30.779-07:00Comments on Musings: “I believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins”Doorman-Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06407399232593479871noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581168758780426252.post-50389731532300226802009-02-12T12:17:00.000-08:002009-02-12T12:17:00.000-08:00Hi there,I was very interested to read your post o...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>I was very interested to read your post on baptism<BR/><BR/>I am in the position of baptising many children for families where there is no real history of being an active part of a faith community.<BR/><BR/>I have a choice to put them off while we explore things together ... which would, from experience deter most from pursuing baptism ... or I could put off my own priorities to help them in their journey ...<BR/><BR/>In practice, as an Anglican priest, I use the Anglican liturgy, and am increasingly unhappy doing so. In the little preparation that I have time for, it is clear that most have no idea what they're doing in making promises.<BR/><BR/>I am therefore putting them in the position of making promises when they a) don't understand them and b) probably have no intention of keeping.<BR/><BR/>This is a bit black and white, but not far off the mark for many of the baptisms I do. I am also conscious that the language just doesn't mean much to most non church people.<BR/><BR/>I would like to use a liturgy that takes all this into account, but also takes seriously the sacrament of baptism.<BR/><BR/>However, I've got a feeling that if I go down this route, I will be performing irregular baptisms!<BR/><BR/>Mmmmh ?<BR/><BR/>Any ideas<BR/><BR/>Jonathan Evans<BR/><BR/>Vicar in UKJonathan Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030037444621079722noreply@blogger.com