Blessing and Invocations of God over Baptism

Father, God of Mercy, through these waters of baptism you have filled us with new life as your very own children.

All: Blessed be God

From all who are baptized in water and the Holy Spirit, you have formed one people, united in your son, Jesus Christ.

All: Blessed be God

You have set us free and filled our hearts with the Spirit of your love that we may live in your peace.

All: Blessed be God

You call those who have been baptized to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ to people everywhere.

All: Blessed be God

You have called your child to this cleansing water that he/she may share in the faith of your Church and have eternal life. By the mystery of this consecrated water, lead him/her to a new and spiritual birth. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

Th water that will eventually baptize the baby is blessed in this process and the people respond "Blessed Be God"