IF YOU WISH TO KNOW MORE OR EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF BAPTISM FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILD

PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTOR ON 01977 680788

Many people naturally associate baptism with young children (normally babies), and it is a special privilege to provide that service to the community here. But many people who missed out on baptism when they were young, for a variety of reasons, are contacting the Church to undertake baptism as an adult. Whether young or not so young, if St Wilfrid’s or St Mary’s can help with further information about baptism for you – or one of your children – then please contact John on 01977 680788.

Baptism is the act by which a person, having openly declared a trust in Jesus Christ and a desire to follow him, is joined to the Christian family, the Church.  Baptism involves a personal allegiance to Christ, a commitment to the life, fellowship and worship of the Church, and the receiving of God’s gift of new life in Christ.

Although baptism normally requires a personal act of faith and commitment, the Church does accept for baptism those who are not yet old enough to do this, on the understanding that the child will receive a Christian upbringing within the family of Christ's Church, In fact, as you see from the meaning of baptism, infant baptism only makes sense on these terms.

Former Rector - Rev'd Canon Gwynne Richardson conducting a baptism.