Emergency Baptism
Prayer Options
In case of emergency, any baptized person may administer Baptism, using the given name of the one baptized (if known), and pouring water on him or her.
Baptism
(Name), I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Water is poured or sprinkled on the person being baptized.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.
Amen.
Additional Prayers
Other prayers may be added as desired.
The person who administers emergency Baptism should inform the Priest of the appropriate Congregation, so that the fact can be properly recorded. If the baptized person recovers, the Baptism should be recognized at a public celebration of the Sacrament with a Bishop or Priest presiding, and the person baptized under emergency conditions, together with the Sponsors or Godparents, taking part in everything except the administration of the water.