Baptism

Baptism is a 'sacrament' ....a gift of God... a visible sign of his love, and is a vitally important step for anyone to take, regardless of age.

Baptism speaks of God's grace, of God's love.  We try to speak something of that love here at St Mary's in our baptism ministry and in the welcome we provide for those seeking baptism.

This page is designed to help you to understand more about baptism, to help you in reaching decisions about baptism, for yourself or for your children, to help with practical advice on the baptism service and to tell you how to go about booking a baptism at St Mary's.  Please select the appropriate option below. 

"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it".     Psalm 118
The meaning of Baptism
What does baptism mean? What do the symbols in baptism mean? Who are members of God's family?
Open 'The meaning of Baptism'
Decisions about Baptism
Who can be godparents? How many godparents can we have? What help is there to keep the promises we make at baptism? What if we are not ready to bring our child to baptism?
Open 'Decisions about Baptism'
The Baptism Service
How many people can we invite to the service? Can we take photos or make a video? How much does baptism cost?
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Next Steps
How to arrange a baptism at St Mary's? What help is there to prepare?
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