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Baptisms

“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.”
— The Book of Common Prayer, 1979

In Baptism, we are initiated into God’s household of love: the Church.

When we have been baptized we recognize that we have entered into a covenant with God: a special relationship in which God makes promises to us (to love us and to give us the gift of new life) and we make promises to him (to be faithful by doing our best to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves).

Anyone wishing to be baptized or to have their children baptized should contact Mo. Lindsay.

Infant Baptism

At Zion we welcome infants (and children of any age) to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. We don’t hesitate to baptize infants and children too young to make the vows for themselves because we recognize that the Sacrament is first and foremost a gift from God. A child is no less able to receive that gift than an adult. In these cases, parents and godparents make the vows on behalf of the child. It’s expected that when a child reaches an appropriate age, he or she will make a public affirmation of those vows in the service of Confirmation.

Adult Baptism

Baptism is always available to adults who have not previously been baptized and whose growing faith has led them to a desire to share in the life of the Body of Christ. The church always rejoices when new members are added to the Body of Christ.

Christians believe that Jesus brought us new life, through his life, death and resurrection. Baptism is the beginning of our participation in that new life. And if one has been baptized it is never necessary to be baptized again.

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Church Address:
24320 Church St.
Douglaston, NY 11363

Mailing Address:
243-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11363

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