The Order of Baptism of Children

Click here for a complimentary pamphlet introducing the revised ritual, implemented on April 4, 2021.

The Order of Baptism of Children is the official English translation of Ordo Baptismi Parvulorum, editio typica altera © 1986 for use in Canada.

Features:

• Retains the easy to use order and chapters of the previous edition
• All options for the Blessing of Water are printed in place
• Psalm texts are included for singing during the processions
• Gospel passages are inserted in place for Baptism without Mass
• More complete rubrics and texts for the Introductory Rites for Baptism within Mass
• Inclusion of the Collect and Prayer after Communion from the ritual for possible use in Ordinary Time
• Litany including Saints from the Liturgical Calendar Proper to Canada

The ritual includes:

• Christian Initiation: General Introduction
• The Order of Baptism of Children: Introduction
• The Order of Baptism of Several Children without Mass
• The Order of Baptism of Several Children within Mass
• The Order of Baptism of One Child without Mass
• The Order of Baptism of One Child within Mass
• The Order of Baptism for a Large Number of Children 
• The Order of Baptism of Children to be Used by Catechists in the Absence of a Priest or Deacon
• The Order of Baptism of Children in Danger of Death, or at the Point of Death, to be Used in the Absence of a Priest or Deacon
• The Order of Bringing a Baptized Child to the Church
• Various Texts for Use in the Celebration of Baptism for Children