*Where practicable, the font is to be filled with clean water 
immediately before the Thanksgiving over the Water.* 

*At the Thanksgiving over the Water, and at the administration of 
Baptism, the celebrant, whenever possible, should face the people across 
the font, and the sponsors should be so grouped that the people may have 
a clear view of the action.* 

*After the Baptism, a candle (which may be lifted from the Paschal 
Candle) may be given to each of the newly baptized or to a godparent.* 

*It may be found desirable to return to the front of the church for the 
prayer, "Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy 
Spirit," and the ceremonies that follow it.  A suitable psalm, such as 
Psalm 23, or a hymn or anthem, may be sung during the procession.* 

*The oblations of bread and wine at the baptismal Eucharist may be 
presented by the newly baptized or their godparents.*


Conditional Baptism 

*If there is reasonable doubt that a person has been baptized with 
water, "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy 
Spirit" (which are the essential parts of Baptism), the person is 
baptized in the usual manner, but this form of words is used* 

If you are not already baptized, &N., I baptize you in the 
Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.


Emergency Baptism 

*In case of emergency, any baptized person may administer Baptism 
according to the following form.*

*Using the given name of the one baptized (if known), pour water on 
him or her, saying* 

I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and 
of the Holy Spirit.