Baptism:
The Holy Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is a covenant, an agreement between God and man. God promises to be our Father and we promise to be His children. Baptizing infants, before they are aware of what will take place, is an expression of God's great love for us. It shows us that God loves us and accepts us before we can even know Him or love Him. It shows us that we are wanted and loved by

God from the moment of our birth. Baptism is necessary for salvation (Mark 16:15-16) and by the Holy Tradition, must be performed by triple immersion in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18-20). It is through baptism that one becomes of fully participating member of the Church.

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Petition for Baptism In The Orthodox Church

Please complete the form below or Download PDF Baptismal Form and return to the Parish Office as soon as possible, along with all requested documentation and a copy of the child's Birth Certificate.
No Baptism date can be finalized prior to receiving this information.

REQUESTED BAPTISMAL DATE & TIME

REQUESTED BAPTISMAL DATE

Month

Day

Year

Time

HoursMinutes

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FROM THE PARENTS:

Father's Full Name

Father's Place of Birth (City & Country)

Father's Date of Birth

Father's Faith

Mother's Full Maiden Name

Mother's Date of Birth

Mother's Faith

Date of Wedding (if married)

Wedding Parish & City

Name of Officiant (Orthodox priest, minister or civil servant)

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Parent's Address

parents address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Parent's Current Parish & City

Child's Place of Birth (must provide copy of Birth Certificate)

Baptismal Name in English

Baptismal Name in Greek

Child's Date of Birth

Child's Sex

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If you would like to have your child's Baptismal at St. George Cathedral, please contact the church office at: 1 215 627 4389 | office@saintgeorgecathedral.org

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Baptism: The Holy Sacrament of Baptism