The Catechism of the Episcopal Church, found in the Book of Common Prayer, describes Holy Baptism as "the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ's Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God. "

The Catechism continues, in its question-and-answer format:

Q. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?
A. The outward and visible sign in Baptism is water, in which the person is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Q. What is the inward and spiritual grace in Baptism?
A. The inward and spiritual grace in Baptism is union with Christ in his death and resurrection, birth into God's family the Church, forgiveness of sins, and new life in the Holy Spirit.

If you are interested in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please speak with a member of the clergy. 

Baptism is especially appropriate at the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saints' Day or the Sunday following, and the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the First Sunday after the Epiphany).