We’re delighted you’re thinking of baptism for your child. Your child is precious to you and precious to God. At baptism you promise to raise your child to know God loves them, and to help them to follow Jesus as a member of the Church. You have welcomed your child into your family, and pledged to support and encourage them for all the years ahead. In baptism the church welcomes them as a new member and pledges its support and encouragement as well.
Together in this Service of Baptism, we form a partnership with God on their behalf.
Once you have contacted us to express an interest in baptism, the clergy will visit you with a member of the congregation. We will listen to what your hopes are, and talk about the commitment you are making on behalf of your child. It would be lovely to see you at one of our Sunday services.
Baptism Services normally take place within the 10am Service.
The Baptism Sundays are usually the second or third Sunday of each month.
Please note a Baptism Service will be confirmed in writing from the Vicar. Please do not assume that the service will go ahead unless you have received written confirmation.
What You Promise in Baptism
At the Baptism service, the minister will ask the parents and god parents
Will you tell these children the stories of our faith?
Parents/godparents We promise that we will.
Will you pray with and for your children?
Parents/godparents We promise that we will.
Will you keep in touch with the church and its worship?
Parents/godparents We promise that we will.
Do you turn to Christ?
Parents/godparents I turn to Christ.
Do you repent of your sins?
Parents/godparents I repent of my sins.
Do you renounce evil?
Parents/godparents I renounce evil.
Confirmation
Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey where those who have been baptised as children make a firm commitment to Christian discipleship. The Bishop asks God, by prayer and the laying on of hands, to give those being confirmed power, through the Holy Spirit, to live as a disciple of Jesus and a member of God’s church.
Church of England Baptism information – Children at J’s and B’s