Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble.
Holy Baptism is appropriately administered within the Eucharist as the chief service on a Sunday or other feast.
The bishop, when present, is the celebrant; and is expected to preach the Word and preside at Baptism and the Eucharist. At Baptism, the bishop officiates at the Presentation and
Examination of the Candidates; says the Thanksgiving over the Water; reads the prayer, and officiates at what follows.
Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more baptized persons.
Baptism
