Part II — Instruction for Those Preparing for Baptism

The Thanksgiving Meal

And about the thanksgiving, give thanks this way. First, over the cup:

We thank you, our Father,

for the holy vine of David your servant,

which you made known to us through Jesus your servant.

To you be the glory forever.

And over the broken bread:

We thank you, our Father,

for the life and the knowledge

which you made known to us through Jesus your servant.

To you be the glory forever.

As this broken bread was scattered over the hills

and was gathered together and became one,

so let your church be gathered together

from the ends of the earth into your kingdom.

For yours is the glory and the power

through Jesus Christ forever.

Let no one eat or drink of your thanksgiving except those who have been baptized into the name of the Lord; for about this the Lord said, “Do not give what is holy to the dogs.”

After you have had your fill, give thanks this way:

We thank you, holy Father,

for your holy name, which you made to dwell in our hearts,

and for the knowledge and faith and immortality

which you made known to us through Jesus your servant.

To you be the glory forever.

You, Master Almighty, created all things for your name’s sake.

You gave food and drink to people to enjoy, so that they would thank you;

but to us you freely gave spiritual food and drink and eternal life through your servant.

Above all we thank you that you are powerful.

To you be the glory forever.

Remember, Lord, your church:

rescue it from every evil and make it perfect in your love,

and gather it, made holy, from the four winds

into your kingdom, which you prepared for it.

For yours is the power and the glory forever.

Let grace come, and let this world pass away.

Hosanna to the God of David!

If anyone is holy, let him come. If anyone is not, let him repent.

Maranatha. Amen.

But let the prophets give thanks as much as they want.