Baptism anthems for the church choir

In this delightful anthem the choir sings stanzas of Jesus Loves Me in alternation with the assembly singing We Are Baptized In Christ Jesus. Very effective for baptisms, healing services,

Opening with a chant-like solo, this lyrical, gentle piece celebrates the baptism of our Lord. The hymn-like setting employs a few Latin phrases within the English text. The beautiful a cappella setting

The prayer request is a common one, "Keep our children safe and may they follow you, O Lord." Patricia Mock's words and melody carry a parent's earnest plea, and Faye Lopez has creatively arranged it for

The traditional baptismal blessing adapted from Isaiah 11:2 is set here in a sweet, gentle motet appropriate for baptisms, services of confirmation, affirmation of baptism, the season of Advent, or as a

Set in the style of a gospel waltz, this anthem celebrates the many ministries associated with water. Approachable harmonies combine effectively with moments of unison while a supportive piano part

A sizzling contemporary song from the best-seller charts is now a rocking choral option for praise groups. Pure joy, this celebration of new life will have your listeners clapping along.

The transparent texture of this piece allows Delores Dufner's beautiful text to shine. The accompaniment fully supports the singing without stealing focus. This is simply a lovely choral anthem to celebrate

This ceremony for baptism or infant dedication includes opening music for the choir, an optional spoken liturgy with piano underscore, and closing music for the choir with the prayer, "We thank you, Lord,

Celebrating the sacrament of baptism and the joy we share in becoming God's children through Christ, this elegant setting uses the tune EVENING HYMN along with a scripturally-charged text.

"Buried in brokenness, burdened by strife, raised up in glory, in newness of life." These words begin the journey of this anthem, a call to repentance and transformation. A prayerful melody rises and falls,

This gentle, lyrical anthem opens with an a cappella soprano solo that blossoms into a hymn-like setting for mixed choirs. Suitable for a baptismal service, either as an immediate response or elsewhere in

Accessible to choirs of all sizes, Williamson has crafted a sweeping new tune for a familiar text. Written for two-part mixed voices but often in unison, this anthem that is perfect for Baptism of Our Lord

The tune of this baptismal song reflects the energy of the text, "From the waters I will rise and walk... from kneeling I will stand and sing." While appropriate for any baptism, this song will be

This beautiful baptismal anthem reflects on the significance of following Christ "into streams of living water." The gentle, flowing vocal lines combine with the piano and optional parts for acoustic bass

Your choir is sure to have fun with this! The call-and-response texture adds a distinct African ambience to the Swahili text. The ranges of both the soloist and choir are easily manageable, making the

Ever wished there was a song the entire church could sing to celebrate and welcome in new members? Cindy Ovokaitys felt the need and created a captivating verse/chorus piece. As a way to introduce this

Jeffrey Blersch's versatile arrangement can be performed as a choral anthem or as a hymn concerto with the congregation joining on stanzas 1, 3, and 5. The accompaniment can be played on either piano or

This is a song for the Rite of Sprinkling, based on the same melodic material that can be found in the Mass of Joy and Peace. When introducing the piece, the cantor/soloist might intone the refrain

The first half of the refrain of this song for Baptism is in a quasi-call-and-response format. The Alleluias that are interjected throughout the cantor's verses are derived from the second half of the

 An elegant setting of the traditional Welsh melody for SAB voices is paired with an original text suitable for baptism. Together they celebrate our gratitude for new life, God's grace, and God's

William Wallace's text that honors the sanctity of life, especially the life of children, is given an exquisite treatment by Mark Scozzafave. The gratifying piano accompaniment can be further embellished by

Every once in a while, a choir director needs a composition that is accessible no matter how many choir members may be available on a given Sunday. This work by Mark Sedio is exactly that kind of