Baptisms

In the early days of the Church, new Christians were often baptised at Easter. After a course of instruction in the faith, they publicly entered into a new life.

The gift of baptism symbolises so much about what it means to be a Christian, and how much God loves us, demonstrated through the life and death of Jesus Christ. Indeed, at Baptism people become full members of the Church of Christ. Following Jesus' resurrection in Matthew's Gospel, he gives his followers The Great Commission - to preach the good news of Jesus and to baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Baptism was so important to Jesus that he himself was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan, to signify the beginning of his ministry.

Baptism is not about getting the baby "done", neither is it some sort of superstitious nonsense about getting evil out of the child. Baptism is about new life, a life in Jesus Christ, a life of hope and life of love. The symbolism of the emerging from water, reminds us of Jesus' ability to forgive and heal, and Baptism is seen as the beginning of that journey which will ultimately lead us to eternal life.

Please don't use this just as an excuse for a party - what you are contemplating has eternal consequences.

If you would like to arrange a baptism please contact the vicar.