Baptism (Christening)

Baptism at St Mary the Virgin, Eaton Bray

Baptism marks the beginning of a journey with God which continues for the rest of our lives. It is a joyful moment when we rejoice in what God has done for us in Jesus Christ.

In the church of St Mary the Virgin, baptism takes place on a Sunday morning within the family of the local church and the friends and family of the child or adult being baptised.

Can I be baptised in the Church of my choice?

At Baptism, a person is baptised into the fellowship of the local church. The congregation greet that person at the service and promise to help and support them as they grow in the Christian faith. Therefore the person being baptised should either live in the parish of St Mary's Eaton Bray or be part of a family who are regular members of St Mary's Eaton Bray.

There is no right age to be baptised and we welcome both children and adults. A baptism service at St Mary's takes place at the 10am service.

Baptism of children and of infants

Young children are not able to express their own wishes about being baptised, nor can they make the promises to follow Christ that are required at baptism. The promises, therefore, are made on the child's behalf by parents and godparents.

Godparents are friends chosen by the parents to help bring up children in the Christian faith until they can make the promises themselves at a service of confirmation.

How can I arrange a Baptism?

For all enquiries regarding Baptism please contact us.