Baptism

Baptism, also known as Christenings, is a very special event and if you are thinking of having your child baptised at St Paul’s (or if you want to be baptised yourself) we would be delighted to talk to you.  If you live in the Parish and would like a baptism you would need to attend a morning service at the church so that you can collect a form and have a conversation with the Vicar.  After you have had a conversation with the Vicar we would then look at dates for the ceremony.

What is baptism?   Baptism is about becoming members of the Christian church and marks the beginning of our faith journey, a journey of growth and discovery with God that will continue to the end of our life.  

Many people bring their children to be baptised because they want to give thanks to God for the amazing gift of life that He has given them and also because they want their children to grow up in the Christian faith.

At St Paul’s we are committed to supporting you, not only at the baptism service, but afterwards as you and the godparents help your child to understand what it is to live a Christian life in today’s world.

We have a number of services and activities that will help in supporting you,  we especially encourage you to join us at our All Age Parade Service which is usually held on the first Sunday of every month at 10.15am.

Adult Baptism   Sometimes adults, who have not been baptised as children, decide to take this step of faith and that is wonderful.   There is no age limit to baptism.  Normally, we would expect an adult to go onto Confirmation – a service in which you profess your faith, ‘confirming’ your baptismal promises and your intention to live a Christian life.