Baptism

In the New Testament of the Bible - the part written after Jesus time on earth - we read how people came to faith and were baptised to symbolise their new life as followers of Christ. All four gospels tell us Jesus himself was baptised in the River Jordan and the spirit of God descended on him like a dove and a voice from heaven said; 'This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.'

In baptism a person becomes part of the family of God, adopted into the family of Christ. Before fonts were used for baptisms the person would be dipped into a river, going under the water completely before being raised out of the river. In this way, baptism mirrored the death and resurrection of Christ.

Infant Baptism

Since the very earliest days of the Church parents have brought their infants to be baptised in a ceremony which helps them to express their love for their child and celebrate the gift of life and symbolises the beginning of the child's journey of faith and their becoming part of the Body of Christ in the worldwide Christian church.

Baptism represents a commitment on the part of the parents and Godparents to bring their children up within a Christian family, to teach them about their faith and to come to church regularly as a family.

Further information

If you would like to consider baptism or a thanksgiving for your child please contact our Minister Rev. Hall 01253 886893 or click the contact button on the left.

Adult Baptism

Adult baptism has always been an important part of the life as the church as new believers publicly declare their faith in God and are symbolically joined with Christ and his death and resurrection. Usually the baptism takes place after a time of preparation where the adult is taught the basics of the Christian faith and learns what it is to live as a follower of Christ.