Christening Lula

Christening Lula

Father Geoffrey, Lula, Warwick, Dora and I around the font of St Mary with St George, the Parish Church of Hornsey.

Parents and godparents, the Church receives Lula with joy. Today we are trusting God for their growth in faith. Will you pray for them, draw the by your example into the community of faith and walk with them in the way of Christ?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
With the help of God, we will

In baptism Lula begins her journey in faith. You speak for them today. Will you care for her, and help her take her place within the life and worship of Christ's Church?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
With the help of God, we will

In baptism, God calls us out of darkness into his marvellous light.
To follow Christ means dying to sin and rising to new life with him.
Therefore I ask; Do you reject the devil and all rebellion against God?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
I reject them

Do you renounce the deceit and corruption of evil?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
I renounce them

Do you repent of the sins that separate us from God and neighbour?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
I repent them

Do you turn to Christ as Saviour?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
I turn to Christ

Do you submit to Christ as Lord?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
I submit to Christ

Do you come to Christ, the way, the truth and the life?

Mark, Dora, Warwick and Jo say;
I come to Christ

My undertaking