The meaning of Baptism

What does Baptism mean?

As parents you are:

• thanking God for his gift of life

• bringing your child to the beginning of a journey of faith

• asking for the Church's support and

• expressing your own belief in God and are praying for your child

For your child he or she is:

• beginning a journey of faith in new life with Jesus and

• becoming a member of the world wide Christian family

As Godparents you:

• support the parents in helping the child to understand what it means to be a Chirstian.  You can do this in many ways, but perhaps the greatest is by your own example.

Children can't decide for themselves, so baptismal promises are made on their behalf by parents and godparents.  Children are baptised on the undersanding that they will receive a Christian upbringing within the family of Chirst's Church.  Without this understanding, the baptism of children makes little sense.  Baptism is the start of a journey in faith; a journey that needs your companionship and encouragement! And we will be here to help too!

 Who are members of God's family?
 Simply put it's those who are baptised!