Baptism

Please note . There is an adult baptistery under the floor of St John's Community Church.

For those considering the baptism (Christening) of their infants with the use of a font, we offer what we call a First Steps. Those who decide they would prefer a Thanksgiving Service or Naming Ceremony are also welcome to attend.

First Steps Meetings

These three meetings for Parents and prospective Godparents are held at St John’s Community Church, High Street, Chase Terrace.

Meeting 1. This is an informal supper held on a Saturday evening 7.00pm for 7.15pm start. This is an opportunity for you to bring along the prospective Godparents and members of the family e.g. Grandparents, Auntie’s and Uncles, to meet and enjoy a meal, as a guest of the Vicar and/or other Church members in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Meetings 2 & 3 take place on a Thursday evening at 7.00pm again in St John’s Community Church.

Meeting 2. First Steps A…. We will think about the difference between Thanksgiving and Baptism.

Meeting 3. First Steps B…. We will look at the promises and declarations of faith that are made by parents and godparents in the baptism service.

Parents are asked to attend both sessions A and B before making arrangements concerning the baptism of their child. Godparents are also encouraged to attend both sessions.

Dates for 2009 are :-

Saturday 10^th October First Steps Supper
Thursday 15^th  October First Steps A
Thursday 22^nd  October First Steps B

Provisional Dates for 2010 are :-

Saturday 30^th  January First Steps Meal

Thursday 18^th February First Steps A
Thursday 25^th February First Steps B

Saturday 17^th April First Steps Meal
Thursday 22^nd April First Steps A
Thursday 29^th April First Steps B

Saturday 10^th July First Steps Supper
Thursday 15^th July First Steps A
Thursday 22^nd July First Steps B

Saturday 18^th September First Steps Supper
Thursday 23^rd September First Steps A
Thursday 28^rd September First Steps B
 

Please speak to the Parish Administrator on

(Tel: 304611 with answer phone) or call in at the
Parish Office, The Rooms, 39 Ironstone Road, to say you
are interested in attending.

Especially we need to know the numbers of people in your group that will be attending the supper and any dietary needs. Thank you.

Please print out and complete this form by clicking here to save you time at the Parish Office.
Parish Office opening times: Monday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. Tuesday and Friday 9.00 am – 12.15pm, Wednesday  5.30pm – 8.00pm.

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