Baptism
    Holy Baptism, administered with water and "in the
    name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
    Holy Spirit" is a major sacrament of the church.  It
    is through Baptism that we become Christians.

    Baptism at St. Peter's is preceded by a period of
    instruction by  the Rector.  This includes
    exploration of the origins of baptism in Scripture
    as well as what our Prayer Book and Anglican
    tradition teach us about this Sacrament of
    Initiation.

    In the case of children, at least one parent must
    have been baptised.  In the instruction leading to
    the baptism of a child the role of godparents is
    studied along with suggestions on how to choose
    one, along with practical advice on how to
    incorporate the Christian faith in the daily life of
    your family, with particular care being given to
    using the Prayer Book. Parents and godparents
    enter into a profound covenant with God and the
    Church when they present a child for Baptism.

    There are certain days when it's considered most
    meaningful to baptise those who have completed
    instruction.  These special days in  the Church
    Year are:  at the Great Vigil of Easter, on the day
    of Pentecost, on All Saints Day (or the Sunday
    following), or on the Feast of the Baptism or our
    Lord.