Baptisms

Baptism is a sacrament of belonging; a new beginning in becoming a member of Christ's body. We are blessed to welcome infants and adults into the Church throughout the year.

If you would like to be Baptised, or have your child Baptised, please contact the Vicar in the first instance.

Preparation

Baptismal preparation for infants gives parents and godparents the chance to explore and understand their new responsibility.

Adult baptismal preparation involves one-on-one or group instruction with the Vicar. You can arrange baptismal preparation in your initial discussions with the Vicar.

Godparents and Sponsors

For children or infants who are being presented for baptism, Godparents have an important part to play in the Christian life and nurture of their godchild. They do not need to be Anglican, but they must be baptised themselves, and they should be practising Christians who are worshipping members of a church.

For adults seeking baptism we also require that your sponsor be a baptised Christian who is currently a worshipping member of a church. If you do no currently have a sponsor in mind, the Vicar will be able to suggest some suitable people within our community.

Fees

There is no fee for baptism at St Peter's.

Dates for Baptism

Baptism is usually celebrated on a Sunday at Mass. Baptisms at other times usually occur only for very strong pastoral reasons and after discussion with the clergy.

Baptisms are not celebrated at all during Lent (the six weeks prior to Easter) or at any of the Sunday masses during Advent (the four weeks prior to Christmas).

There is a strong historical tradition of baptising children and adults at the Easter Vigil, which occurs on the Saturday before Easter Day. For more information, please contact the Vicar.