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BAPTISM AND HOLY COMMUNION

 
Baptism and Holy Communion are two sacraments that we celebrate and practice in our church.
 
A sacrament is a Christian rite that embodies the manifestation of God’s grace in our lives. Another way of putting it is that sacraments are Christian practices which speak to the people’s faith in God’s presence and their devotion and dedication to God and to each other as a Church.
 
It is one of the great joys of the church to celebrate the sacrament of baptism. We baptize both infants and adults. When they occur, baptisms are part of our Sunday morning worship service.
 
Through baptism, we share in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and are welcomed into Christ’s church. In baptism we affirm the gift of the Holy Spirit which empowers and guides those being baptized for their life of faith.
 
When baptizing infants, the parents of the child promise to raise the child in the Christian faith. The congregation also makes promises to assist in the vows and to provide an atmosphere of Christian nurture and growth.
 
Holy Communion is also known by the name “The Lord’s Supper”. In our church, the sacrament of Holy Communion is open to all.
 
Holy Communion reenacts the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples before he was crucified. However, it is more than a reenactment; it is a sacramental rite that signals the grace of God present in the bread and wine (juice). In the meal we are fed the life of Christ whose body and blood were given and shed in love for humanity.

​To schedule a baptism please call the church office @ 
(617) 479-8778 
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We are an open Community of Faith serving the families and people of Houghs Neck, Quincy and surrounding communities. We seek to create a space for all believers who know their spiritual pilgrimage is one among many. We seek to honor each person’s walk with God and see others who seek the loving presence of God as brothers and sisters. We are an integral part of Houghs Neck and are strongly connected to the Houghs Neck Community Council.
  • Home
  • Parking & Directions
  • Contact/Staff
  • About Us
    • Our History >
      • Stained Glass Windows
  • Community
    • In the Community >
      • Bakesale at the Chowdafest 2022
      • Historical Houghs Neck Talks 22-23
    • Seaside Social Club >
      • 2022-2023 Programs >
        • Poinsettia Project
    • Yard Sale 9/17/2022
    • Church Hall Rentals
    • Houghs Neck Community Council
    • Boy Scouts Troop 6
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Yard Sale 9-17-2022
    • Houghs Neck Historical Series 2022-23
    • Easter Flowers 2022
    • Yard Sale April 30, 2021
    • Annual Church Fair >
      • Houghs Neck Christmas Cards
    • Poinsettia Project 2021
    • Chili Cook-off
    • Princess Party
    • Strawberry Festival
    • March Madness Calendar Fundraiser
  • Ministries & Missions
    • Local Missions >
      • Local Mission Projects
      • Interfaith Social Service
      • Bake Sale At the Community Council's ChowdaFest
    • Wider Missions
    • Bible Studies
    • Seaside Social Club
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Music
    • Diaconate
  • Christian Education
    • Adult Programs >
      • Bible Studies
    • Childrens Programs >
      • Sunday School Events
      • Vacation Bible School >
        • Volunteer for VBS
        • Past VBS
      • Katie's Krops Garden
      • Christmas Pageant
      • Youth Group >
        • Youth Group Retreat
  • Worship
    • Sermons
    • Christmas 2022
    • Pentecost 2022
    • Lenten Services 2022
    • July 4 2021
    • Advent 2021
    • Christmas Eve 2021
    • Weddings & Funerals
    • Baptism & Holy Communion
  • Photo Gallery
  • Donations, Offerings and Tithes
  • Newsletter
  • Prayer Request
  • Breakfast with Santa 2022
  • Lobster/Fish Dinner 2022
  • Yard Sale 9-17-22
  • Church By-Laws
  • Breakfast with Santa 2022
  • Chili Cook Off 2023