Baptisms

Like most Church of England churches, Christ Church has regular services of Baptism for babies and young children. While receiving a name at this service, the child is also welcomed into the whole family of God's children. If you would like to bring your child for baptism, please contact the Vicar (see contact us page). Please note the following:

• We normally carry out baptisms for children of married parents.
• The service includes vows for parents and god-parents to take before God, to nurture the children and bring them up God's way. The vicar or another member of the church will visit you to show you a video of what baptism means and what will be happening during the service.
• Baptisms only take place during the scheduled services, usually the 10.30 family service on the second Sunday of the month.
• We will do our best to make you and your family feel at home and to enjoy the service. If you have a hymn that is a particular favourite, why not tell the vicar when he comes to visit?
• Car parking is limited so we recommend that you ask guests to be at the church at least 15 minutes early on the day itself.
  

The church also offers a service called Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child for parents who want to focus on offering their thanks to God.