Common Worship: Christian Initiation (Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England)

This volume contains the Common Worship liturgy for Christian Initiation, covering the rites of Baptism, Confirmation and Penitence, as well as Rites on the Way, designed to be used with adults who have recently found faith. These services mark their coming to faith and help them on the journey towards baptism and confirmation. Other new services include Reconciliation and Restoration. These include rites for the reconciliation of a penitent (confession), as well as a corporate service of penitence for use during Advent and Lent and in preparation for significant events such as a parish mission or pilgrimage. Services included are: Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ Holy Baptism Emergency Baptism Holy Baptism and Confirmation, including a Vigil Service Celebration after an Initiation Service outside the Parish Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism Admission of the Baptized to Communion A Form for the Corporate Renewal of Baptismal Vows Affirmation of Baptismal Faith Reception into Communion of the Church of England A Corporate Service of Penitence The Reconciliation of a Penitent A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing In addition to these, there is a liturgical commentary on the services, and an index of Biblical References., Common Worship