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Here at St.John’s we welcome all those from the Parish who bring themselves or their children forward for Baptism. Infant and adult Baptism alike are great occasions for the family and for the church community and the birth of a child is particularly a time of great joy and celebration. Baptism marks the beginning of our life-long Christian journey of faith and discipleship. Our own baptism preparation program for children begins with a service of Thanksgiving for the Birth of Child, which takes place at a main Sunday morning Service; the following week the Baptism service itself takes place. In the weeks preceding the Baptism, a Baptism Visitor and a member of the Clergy will call round to catch up with the family and talk through the service and what it means to live the Christian life. The service of Holy Baptism usually takes place on a Sunday afternoon. We try to keep these services relaxed and informal and we encourage everyone to actively participate in what is going on. We use the symbols of light, oil and water to illustrate our journey towards God. Each child receives a baptism certificate and a baptism candle to remind them of this special day. If you are an adult wishing to explore the Christian life and possible Baptism, St John’s also provides time and space for you to explore this calling.

‘God has received you by Baptism into his Church.
We welcome you into the Lord’s family.’