The Paschal Candle, or another large candle, may be lit at the Decision and individual candles may be lit from it and given to candidates for baptism and confirmation as part of the Sending Out. The giving of lighted candles to the newly baptized may take place at an earlier stage in the rite after the administration of baptism, in which case candles are not given to the newly confirmed. If candles are given, careful thought needs to be given to how they are lit and distributed, so as not to disrupt the service. Candles are not given to candidates for reception into the communion of the Church of England. (For other notes, see Common Worship: Christian Initiation, pages 128-131.) PREPARATION At the entry of the ministers, a hymn is sung. THE GREETING The bishop greets the people Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. All Peace be with you and also with you. All From Easter Day to Pentecost this acclamation follows Alleluia. Christ is He is risen indeed. Alleluia. All The bishop introduces the service. On Sundays (outside Advent and Lent), Principal Feasts and Festivals, the Gloria in Excelsis may be used. COLLECT The Collect of the Day is normally used on Sundays, Principal Feasts, other Principal Holy Days and Festivals. On other occasions a seasonal collect (Common Worship: Christian Initiation, pages 150-165) or this Collect is used Let us pray. Silence is kept. Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit you give to your faithful people new life in the water of baptism. and strengthen us by the same Spirit, that we who are born may serve you in faith and love, and grow into the full stature of your Son, Christ,
The Paschal Candle, or another large candle, may be lit at the Decision and individual candles may be lit from it and given to candidates for baptism and confirmation as part of the Sending Out. The giving of lighted candles to the newly baptized may take place at an earlier stage in the rite after the administration of baptism, in which case candles are not given to the newly confirmed. If candles are given, careful thought needs to be given to how they are lit and distributed, so as not to disrupt the service. Candles are not given to candidates for reception into the communion of the Church of England. (For other notes, see Common Worship: Christian Initiation, pages 128-131.) PREPARATION At the entry of the ministers, a hymn is sung. THE GREETING The bishop greets the people Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All Blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Peace be with you All and also with you. From Easter Day to Pentecost this acclamation follows Alleluia. Christ is All He is risen indeed. Alleluia. The bishop introduces the service. On Sundays (outside Advent and Lent), Principal Feasts and Festivals, the Gloria in Excelsis may be used. COLLECT The Collect of the Day is normally used on Sundays, Principal Feasts, other Principal Holy Days and Festivals. On other occasions a seasonal collect (Common Worship: Christian Initiation, pages 150-165) or this Collect is used Let us pray. Silence is kept. Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit you give to your faithful people new life in the water of baptism. and strengthen us by the same Spirit, that we who are born may serve you in faith and love, and grow into the full stature of your Son, Christ,
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