Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more baptized persons. Sponsors of adults and older children present their candidates and thereby signify their endorsement of the candidates and their intention to support them by prayer and example in their Christian life. Sponsors of infants, commonly called godparents, present their candidates, make promises in their own names, and also take vows on behalf of their candidates. It is fitting that parents be included among the godparents of their own children. Parents and godparents are to be instructed in the meaning of Baptism, in their duties to help the new Christians grow in the knowledge and love of God, and in their responsibilities as members of His Church.
Baptism is a public commitment to a life of corporate worship, fellowship, education, and outreach.
Families interested in baptism, therefore, must be actively involved in the life and fellowship of the Body of Christ. Setting the Date Baptisms are scheduled only by appointment with the Rector. Clergy Arrangements for Baptism are made in consultation with the clergy of Saint Margaret's. The Rector approves all baptisms before they are scheduled at Saint Margaret's. The first step is to make an appointment with the Rector.