NN, I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. On the theological level, the Church of Sweden has always maintained a classical view of baptism. Baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, means that the individual is incorporated into the church. Baptism means participation in the death and resurrection of Christ. Increasingly, the priest has an appointment with the parents before baptism to discuss its significance.
Baptized children have the right to receive holy communion.
Confirmation by a bishop, the custom during the Middle Ages, became obsolescent during the Swedish Reformation. It was replaced by an examination and confession before first communion. During the 18th century, confirmation became an affirmation of the baptism made by the adult believer. In the 19th century, confirmation became more widespread, serving as a sort of rite de passage from childhood to adulthood. Today, confirmation is preceded by a one-year teaching period.