Baptism, sometimes called Christening, is the way we say that we want to become followers of Jesus. We welcome both adults and children to be baptised.
Adults
We are often approached by adults who were not baptised as children and we are happy to arrange your baptism. Originally it was only adults who were baptised as a positive choice, putting the past behind them and making a fresh start.
Children
We believe that baptism is the very best start you can give to your child, and we offer all sorts of support to help you to bring your children up as Christians.
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Parents and Godparents
promise to help in three special ways: Prayer Even if you don't find prayer very easy it is still important to teach your child to pray. Prayer can help your home to become a place of love, security and trust. Prayer helps your children to grow up to know and love God through his Son Jesus. Prayer is always there when you need it! Family prayers needn't be long or heavy. A good pattern is to encourage children to say a short prayer of their own about anything they choose, then you can say one, and perhaps finish with the Lord's Prayer. Example The best example you can give is to come to church as a family, where your children can come and meet God in other people and know what it is to belong to a wider family. Worship comes in many forms to suit your different needs. The best example of God's love we have is in the life of Jesus. If we try to live by his standards we will be giving our children the best example we can. Jesus taught us to love God and to love our neighbour as ourselves.Teaching Most people find it difficult to teach
their children about the Christian faith, but don't be put off, the family of the Church can help you begin.
Young Church at St Andrew's takes place
during the service with activities for children and young people. Little Fishes meet for Mums and Toddlers at 9.30am and have a special service on alternate Wednesday mornings, see the porch notice for details.  |
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To arrange a baptism Please contact Wendy our parish administrator at home on Tel. 01952 291532 during normal weekday office hours to arrange a baptism. |
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In baptism your child is: As an act of dedication in the service of Christ. As a sign of God's love for us, a love which is stronger than death. "I sign you with the cross, the sign of Christ" Baptised with water As a sign that we are made clean through God's love and forgiveness. As a sign of God's life-giving power. As a symbol
of our new life, won for us when Jesus rose from the dead. "I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, a nd of the Holy Spirit." Given a lighted candle As a sign that God has shown himself to us in Jesus, to be the light of the world. As a symbol of the promise that God will guide us with his light if we trust in him. As a sign that we may all grow to reflect the light of Christ in our lives.
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