Baptisms / Christenings
Baptism (also known as Christening) is the beginning of the journey of faith, when we thank God for his gift of life and publicly acknowledge his love. In the Anglican Church, it is common to baptise young children; this is sometimes known as christening.
Baptism is primarily about being welcomed into membership of the Christian church. Parents often want their children to be baptised so that, as they grow up, they can learn about God and the Church. It is about becoming a member of the Church and we hope that
everyone who is baptised, young or older, will become part of the church that serves their community.
During the baptism service, the visible signs of water, being marked with the cross and the lit candle are used to show God’s love.
If you live within the parish of Buckrose Carrs, or you are a member of our congregation, you are very welcome to have your child baptised at one of o
ur churches, or to be baptised yourself.
The first step is to contact Reverend Kate either using the contact page on this site, or by contacting her on (07549 179569 / rev.katemitchell@gmail.com ). She will arrange a meeting with you to explain the service and what you need to do next.