Holy Innocents Episcopal Church - Baguio City

02/05/2026

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🎶𝐕𝐂𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧!🎶

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞

Join us at 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 for our 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 this 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 from 𝟕:𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌

₱𝟓𝟎.𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞

Register now!
𝐎𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: Ms. May Culos at the Parish Office or Sunday School.

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQkYFc0N1v7KpjELeYuWcKt8PF49suPz8gR-TTkQ_cSN1dIQ/viewform

25/04/2026

2026 EDNCP Worship Symposium: Worship Through the Seasons

📣📣📣 Invitation to all

2026 EDNCP Worship Symposium: Worship Through the Seasons

The Episcopal Diocese of North Central Philippines (EDNCP) warmly invites you to the 2026 EDNCP Worship Symposium, taking place from June 2-4, 2026, at the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Guisad, Baguio City. Organized by the Commission on Liturgy, Church Music, and Culture in partnership with Easter College, Inc., Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, and AILM Alumni and friends, this gathering guarantees to be a deeply enriching experience for our worship community.

Centered around the theme "Worship Through the Seasons," this symposium is carefully designed to support and equip those actively serving in church ministry. Whether you serve as a chorister, song leader, liturgist, or worship planner, or every individual with a passion to learn, this event will provide you with a deeper understanding of how we navigate the liturgical calendar through music and prayer.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, learn from experienced resource persons, and share insights with fellow ministry members. This three-day event will focus on practical skill-building and spiritually uplifting activities that will empower you to bring renewed energy and inspiration back to your local congregations.

Registration is now open. Please take advantage of our early registration period to secure your spot.

Registration Details:

Early Bird Rate: PHP 2,000 (Available until May 30, 2026)

Walk-In Rate: PHP 2,200

You can register in person at the EDNCP Diocesan Office. For a quick and easy online registration, please scan the QR code provided on the poster.

Do not miss this opportunity to grow in your ministry and connect with others dedicated to enhancing our worship experience.

20/04/2026

03/04/2026

Dropped by the rectory after the Stations of the Cross. Feasted on fruits- singkamas, guyabano, bananas, mangoes and pomelo. Oh, we had peanuts, too😊 Thanks to our gracious hosts, Padi Eugene and Yolly.😊

28/03/2026

PALM SUNDAY IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION.

On Palm Sunday, Anglicans observe the beginning of Holy Week, remembering Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The day has both a celebratory and solemn tone, because it looks ahead to the events of the Passion.

Here’s what typically happens in an Anglican context:

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🌿 1. Blessing and Procession of Palms
• Worship often begins outside the church or at the entrance.
• The priest blesses palm branches, recalling the crowd welcoming Jesus.
• The congregation may process into the church, sometimes singing hymns like “All Glory, Laud, and Honour.”
• People often hold or carry palms, sometimes shaped into crosses.

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📖 2. Reading of the Passion
• A key feature is the reading of the Passion narrative (the story of Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion).
• This is usually a longer Gospel reading, sometimes read dramatically with different voices or roles.

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🙏 3. The Liturgy (Holy Communion)
• The service continues with the Eucharist (Holy Communion), following the structure in the Book of Common Prayer or a modern Anglican liturgy.
• Prayers reflect both praise (the entry into Jerusalem) and sorrow (the coming crucifixion).

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🎭 4. A Shift in Tone
• The mood moves from joy (“Hosanna!”) to a more somber reflection.
• This prepares worshippers for the rest of Holy Week, especially Good Friday.

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✝️ 5. Personal Devotion
• Many Anglicans keep the palm crosses and may:
• Display them at home
• Use them in prayer during the week
• Some churches collect last year’s palms to burn for ashes used on Ash Wednesday the following year.

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In short:

Palm Sunday in the Anglican tradition combines celebration, scripture, and solemn reflection, marking the start of the most important week in the Christian calendar.

27/03/2026

Palm Sunday

✝️ WHY IS RED USED ON PALM SUNDAY?

Palm Sunday begins with joy. The people welcome Jesus into Jerusalem with palms, shouting “Hosanna!” and honoring Him as King. It feels like a moment of victory… but the Church already points us to something deeper.

That is why the liturgical color is red.

Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, and martyrdom. Even as we celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry, the Church reminds us that His kingship will be revealed not through power, but through suffering on the Cross.

In one single liturgy, we experience both joy and sorrow. We begin with praise, yet we listen to the Passion. The same voices that cried “Hosanna” would soon cry “Crucify Him.” This contrast reveals the weakness of the human heart—and invites us to reflect on our own fidelity.

The red vestments quietly preach a message:
Christ’s victory comes through sacrifice.

Palm Sunday is not just about waving palms. It is an invitation to follow Jesus beyond moments of joy—into sacrifice, obedience, and love. Because the path to resurrection always passes through the Cross.

As we enter Holy Week, the Church calls us to remain with Him—not only in celebration, but also in suffering.

✝️Do you follow Christ only when it is easy… or also when it costs you something?

26/03/2026

WHY ANGLICANS BAPTIZE CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

The Anglican Church practices baptism for both infants (young children) and adults because of its theological roots and understanding of what baptism means.

1. Baptism as a sign of God’s grace

Anglicans believe baptism is a sacrament—an outward sign of inward spiritual grace. It’s not just about a person’s decision; it’s also about God welcoming someone into the Christian community.
• For infants, baptism shows that God’s love and grace come before we can choose or understand.
• For adults, baptism reflects a personal decision of faith.

2. Biblical and early church tradition

The Anglican tradition follows both:
• The teachings of the Bible (including whole households being baptized in the New Testament)
• The practices of the early Christian church, which baptized both adults and children

3. Covenant and community

Anglicans see the church as a family or covenant community, similar to how children in ancient Israel were included in God’s covenant.
• When a baby is baptized, parents and godparents make promises to raise the child in the faith.
• Later, the child can personally affirm those promises in a rite called confirmation.

4. Adult baptism is still important

Adult baptism is common when someone:
• Converts to Christianity
• Was not baptized as a child

In those cases, the person makes their own confession of faith at baptism.

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In short

Anglicans baptize both because they hold two truths together:
• God’s grace is given freely (so infants can be baptized)
• Personal faith matters (so adults are baptized when they believe)

26/03/2026

IS BAPTISM REQUIRED? Converting from the Roman Catholic Church to the Anglican Church?

Short answer: No—Anglican Church do not re-baptize someone coming from the Roman Catholic Church.

Why not?

The Anglican Church recognizes Roman Catholic baptisms as valid, as long as they were done:
• with water
• in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Because of that, a person who was baptized Catholic is already considered baptized in the Christian sense.

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What happens instead?

If a Catholic wants to become Anglican, they are usually:
• Received into the church (a formal welcome), and/or
• Confirmed by a bishop (a ceremony affirming their faith)

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When would baptism happen?

Baptism would only happen if:
• The person was never baptized, or
• There is serious doubt about whether the original baptism was valid

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Bottom line
• Catholic → Anglican: no second baptism
• They recognize each other’s baptisms as part of the same Christian tradition

23/03/2026

𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒚 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆