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Consecration of the Chrism performed by a Bishop;Eternal Father, whose blessed Son was anointed by the
Holy Spirit to be the Savior and servant of all, we pray you to
consecrate this oil, that those who are sealed with it may
share in the royal priesthood of Jesus Christ; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.

The BaptismEach candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting
priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the
candidate, sayingN., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Holy Baptism 307When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or
Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, sayingLet us pray.Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the
forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of
grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them
an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to
persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy
and wonder in all your works. Amen.Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person's head, marking
on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to
each oneN., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked
as Christ's own for ever. Amen.Or this action may be done immediately after the administration of the
water and before the preceding prayer.When all have been baptized, the Celebrant saysLet us welcome the newly baptized.Celebrant and PeopleWe receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith
of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with
us in his eternal priesthood.