Christenings
Information for
Godparents
Godparents have a
special role. It's about
helping a child to come
to know God,
encouraging them in
their spiritual life and
supporting them in
their membership of
the local church.
You need to be at the
Christening where you
will make promises to
help bring them up in
the Christian faith. It's
a role that will grow
over time, as your
godchild grows up and
develops their own
faith.
For more information
Cost
There is no cost for a
Christening (or
baptism). However, as
a charity we welcome
donations towards our
ongoing running costs.
Donations may be gift
aided at no extra cost
to you (we can provide
envelopes to enable
you to do this).
Light a candle
Lighting a candle is a great way of praying for a child who has been,
or will be, christened. You can do that here, or in a church.
To light your candle here, follow the steps.
Thanksgiving
Some parents might want to celebrate the gift of a child in a different way without
the commitment that baptism involves. During the Thanksgiving Service parents and
families give thanks for the birth or adoption of a child and everyone prays for family
life. It can take place in church with the congregation, or with just family and friends
gathered, or elsewhere such as home, or even in hospital.
A Thanksgiving Service is not a baptism. There are no promises to make about the
Christian faith. Your child will be blessed and prayed for, and supporting friends will
promise to support the parents in bringing up their baby.
There is nothing to stop the child being baptised at a later date.
To find out more about a Thanksgiving Service - please come along on a Wednesday
evening for a chat (between 7-8pm in church).
Planning your child’s Christening
Baptism for babies and children takes place in a
service often called a Christening.
In this service parents thank God for his gift of life,
make a decision to start their child on a journey of
faith and godparents promise help and support. The
church also promises to welcome the child and to pray
for the family.
For your child, being baptised at a Christening marks
the start of a lifelong journey of faith as part of the
local and worldwide Christian family.
Our Christenings take place at either the main 11am
Sunday service, or at 12.45pm. We usually offer
Christenings on the 4th Sunday of the month. Please note we may not be able to offer
these Sundays at busy times of the year.
For arranging a Christening - please come to our vestry hour held every
Wednesday 7-8pm in the church
Having your baby Christened
at All Saints