The Sermon 

*Or the Sermon may be preached after the Peace.*



Presentation and Examination
of the Candidates 

*The Celebrant says* 

The Candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.


Adults and Older Children 

*The candidates who are able to answer for themselves are presented 
individually by their Sponsors, as follows* 

*Sponsor*  I present &N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. 

*The Celebrant asks each candidate when presented* 

          Do you desire to be baptized? 

*Candidate*  I do.


Infants and Younger Children 

*Then the candidates who are unable to answer for themselves are 
presented individually by their Parents and Godparents, as follows* 

*Parents and Godparents* 

I present &N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.