Baptism
Children
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. Just as you have welcomed your child into your family, and pledge your support and encouragement for all the years ahead, so in baptism the church welcomes them as a new member and pledges its support and encouragement as well. Together in this service, we form a partnership with God on their behalf.
If you'd like to make an enquiry about the baptism of your child please do speak to one of the clergy after a Service. We will listen to what your hopes are, and talk about the commitment you are making on behalf of your child.
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.
Through prayer and the laying on of hands by the bishop, the Church also asks God to give those being confirmed power, through the Holy Spirit, to live as a disciple of Jesus and a member of God’s church.
Our policy for Baptism and Confirmations can be found HERE.