PCUSA Book of Order
It is the role of the Session to do this before authorizing either an infant or adult baptism.
What is examine the candidate?
One of the baptismal vows is to renounce this person and all his works.
Who is the devil?
These three OT stories of water all underlie the sacrament of baptism–reminding us of God’s power and provision:
What are Creation, The great flood; and The red sea
This piece of furniture is similar to the communion table, in that it is meant to be visibly present at every service of worship, preferably front and center in the sanctuary. It is also in the center of the Presbyterian seal (symbol/logo).
What is the baptismal "font."
Since baptism is about welcoming a child of God into the family of faith, the sacrament is required to be done during this public event, rather than in the privacy of someone’s home.
What is worship?
At infant baptisms, the parents hand the child over to this person, as a sign that the child is being entrusted to the church to be held by the larger family of faith.
Who is the pastor or minister?
To ensure that new Christians will be properly nurtured in faith, the parents of infant candidates must profess their own faith, and be on this roll.
What is membership?
While Presbyterians believe that people should only be baptized once, they are also encouraged to do this on a regular basis.
What is remember their baptism?
Infants are to be baptized “without undo haste and without undo _____”
What is delay?
Baptists have always insisted on full-immersion baptism as a sign of a full cleansing from sin and a dying to the ways of the world. Presbyterians, by contrast, have been accused of skimping on the grace of God by using too little of this.
What is water?
The congregation also takes vows to nurture the new Christian in faith (both for infants and adults) because baptism is about entering into a communal agreement or relational contract, which is known in scripture as this.
What is a covenant?
In traditions that only allow for adult baptism, this alternative ceremony may be offered for children who are not yet old enough to profess their own faith. It is also allowable in the Presbyterian church.
What is an infant dedication or blessing?