- Complete the program (often by coordinating with full-time missionaries and those being baptized). This includes (generally in this order):
- Who is conducting (the WML)
- Who is presiding (a member of the bishopric)
- Pianist
- Opening hymn
- Opening prayer
- Talk on baptism
- The baptism (including the name of the person performing the ordinance)
- Message on the restoration (this is specific to convert baptisms, and is done by the full-time missionaries)
- Talk on the Holy Ghost
- Closing hymn
- closing prayer
- when/where/who will be performing the confirmation
Note: The confirmation for convert baptisms is at the next sacrament meeting and never directly after the baptism - Fill the font (which usually takes 2 hours)
- Schedule the baptism time with the building coordinator
- Conduct at the baptism
- Coordinate with the bishop to have a member on the bishopric preside
Note: You can delegate to your ward missionaries.
