Baptism

Sometimes known as a Christening, Baptism is the start of a persons journey as a member of the family of God.

FIRST CONTACT:  Andrea Cheetham

Telephone : 01257 451932

We are delighted that you are considering being baptised yourself, or having your child baptised at St Mary's, Eccleston. 

To be baptised is a holy, sacred, special thing.  In the case of infant baptism you are asking for your child to become a member of the family of God.  As an adult, you are answering God’s call on your life as you ask to become a member of God’s family. 

We look forward to meeting you after our 10.15am Eucharist on a Sunday, after which we can have an initial conversation about what is involved in being baptised, please make yourself known to our Rector, Fr Jordan.

Following our initial conversation in church you may be asked to complete a Baptism Form and various other bits of information.  It is helpful if you can return the Baptism Form as soon as possible through the online link provided at the end of the form.

The information on the Baptism Form is recorded in the Baptism Register.  More information is available of the Church of England Christening website which you can reach by clicking the picture above.

Hopefully the information on the following pages helps you think through what is happening at baptism and, if you are parents of an infant this information is intended to help you think through the responsibility you are taking on as you seek baptism for your child.  It is essential that you encourage a child’s godparents to read and reflect on this information.