The new Common Worship liturgy for Christian Initiation, covering the rites of Baptism, Confirmation and Penitence. A beautiful desk size edition, with 4 ribbons.

The text includes liturgies for

• Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
• Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ
• Holy Baptism
• Emergency Baptism
• Holy Baptism and Confirmation, including a Vigil Service
• Celebration after an Initiation Service outside the Parish
• Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism
• Admission of the Baptized to Communion
• A Form for the Corporate Renewal of Baptismal Vows
• Affirmation of Baptismal Faith
• Reception into Communion of the Church of England
• A Corporate Service of Penitence
• The Reconciliation of a Penitent
• A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

In addition to these, there is a liturgical commentary on the services, and an index of Biblical References.

For an explanation of the amendments that have been made to the Common Worship Initiation services, please click on the Downloads link at the bottom of this page.

You can also download Milestones on the Christian journey, the official press release about Christian Initiation by clicking on the Downloads link at the bottom of this page.