This text serves as the official liturgical framework for the administration of infant baptism within the Church of England as established in the 1980 Alternative Service Book. The document provides the authorized rites, prayers, and rubrics designed to standardize the sacramental practice across parishes. It functions as a primary source for understanding the theological shifts and liturgical priorities of the Anglican Church during the late twentieth century.

Clergy and liturgical scholars frequently reference this text as a foundational document for understanding the evolution of Anglican worship practices in the modern era. It is regarded as a standard reference for those studying the specific liturgical developments of the 1980s.