Christenings
What is a Christening?
A Christening Service, at which a person is baptised, marks the beginning of a lifetime’s journey as a disciple of Christ. It is a sacrament – an outwards symbol (washing with water) which demonstrates an inner reality (commitment to Christ). People may be baptised as adults or as children. When children are baptised their parents and godparents make promises for them until they are able to keep these promises for themselves:
to care for the children and pray for them
to bring them up in the Christian faith
to set them an example of Christian living
to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and either live in one of the parishes or are a regular member of one of our churches, we would be delighted to support you in organising a baptism.
We encourage people who do not live within one of our parishes or who aren't regular members of our churches to make contact with their own Parish Churcha to arrange a christening - you can find out which is your Parish Church at A Church Near You.
How do I organise a Christening here?
Before we book a service, we ask you to undertake a little preparation so that you know you are ready to make those promises.
This means meeting with the clergy to talk through the meaning of baptism and the service itself. Usually a couple of months notice is needed to make the preparations.
More information...
To make an initial inquiry please contact:
Alison Withers, Team Administrator: admin@gauzebrook.org or 01666 825019
Further reading:
Download our baptism pack for even more information.