Describe a Baptism Service with which you are familiar. Explain the order of service and the parts played by all who attend.

The ceremony begins at the door, this represents the child entry into the church, the Priest then asks, "What do you want for this child?" the parents then reply "Baptism", this symbolises the parents taking responsibility. The child's name is then chosen, usually a saints name as the parents want the infant to reflect the Saints personal qualities, but this is not always the case. The parents and God parents the accept responsibility to raise the child in the catholic faith, the Priest then makes the sign of the cross on the child for head and asks the parent and God parents to do the same.

The Priest and the people present then move to the lectern, here the Priest reads from "The Book", the congregation then listen to reading about the people of God. After this the child is anointed with the oil of salvation on their chest.

After this the congregation moves to the font, here the water in the font is blessed by the Priest, then the parents once again accept responsibility by renouncing sin and saying their profession of faith, in actual Baptism, the infant in immersed or water is poured on them three times whilst the priest says

"I Baptise you in the name of the Father (pours water on the child) and of the Son (pours water on the child), and of the Holy Spirit (pours water on the child).

Here there are a few important symbols used, they are Chrism, the Pascal candle and a white garment. The Priest then touches the baby's ear and mouth and prays that the child will receive God's word and proclaim his faith.

The group them moves to the Alter, it is here that the ceremony ends with the Our Father, a blessing and hymn.

Through Baptism, the child looks forward to communion and confirmation in which they become full members of the church. The final decision to accept the Faith must be the child's, it can't be forced upon them.