| Resolution Number: | 2009-D005 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of an Alternative Baptismal Covenant |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 334-335. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rev. Lorraine Ljunggren |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #37 on Resolution D005 (An Alternative Baptismal Covenant) and moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D005)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention approve for study and occasional use, under the direction of the Diocesan Bishop or Ecclesiastical Authority, the following “An Alternative Baptismal Covenant;” and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music be directed to request from bishops and dioceses written evaluations of said study and occasional use for the purpose of presenting to the 77th General Convention a resolution to include an “Alternative Baptismal Covenant” in the series Enriching our Worship:
“An Alternative Baptismal Covenant”
| Celebrant | Do you believe in God the Father? |
| People | I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth |
| Celebrant | Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? |
| People | I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. |
| Celebrant | Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? |
| People | I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. |
| Celebrant | How will you each remain faithful to these things you believe? |
| People | With God’s help, by continuing in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers. |
| Celebrant | How will you each respond to temptation and sin in your own life? |
| People | With God’s help, by persevering in resisting evil, and whenever falling into sin, repenting and returning to the Lord. |
| Celebrant | How will you each share Christ with the world? |
| People | With God’s help, by proclaiming by word and example the Good News of God in Christ. |
| Celebrant | How will you each follow Christ in your daily life? |
| People | With God’s help, by seeking and serving Christ in all persons, loving my neighbor as myself. |
| Celebrant | How will you each participate in God’s redemptive work? |
| People | With God’s help, by striving for justice and peace among all people, and by respecting the dignity of every human being. |
| Celebrant | How will you each cultivate reconciliation between human beings and God’s created order? |
| People | With God’s help, by working for the just and proper stewardship of God’s creation, caring for all creatures and living things in this world. |
The question was called.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution D005.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #238)
Resolution Rejected.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention rejects a resolution to amend Canon III.6.5(j) to create an alternative baptismal covenant for Enriching Our Worship. |
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