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Baptism, or christening as it is sometimes called is very important. It is not just a tradition, a custom. It is not something you have to do when your child reaches a certain age. It doesn’t mean just starting your child off on the right direction. It is more than that.
People who are baptised are saying that they believe that God loves them, and that they will love God in return, following in the footsteps of Jesus.
Lots of people have been baptised. They make up the family of the Church. So when you are joined to Jesus, you also join the Church. That means sharing in what the Christian family does, in its life and in its worship.
So it is important to think carefully before asking for baptism, and to choose godparents wisely. Baptism is only the start. We hope, in the fullness of time, that children will make their baptism promises for themselves at confirmation.
And maybe, as adults, the baptism of your child is the opportunity that you have been waiting for to find out more about the Christian faith for yourselves. Maybe you have forgotten all that happened in your own confirmation classes, or maybe your parents and god-parents never bothered to bring you to confirmation.
If you would like to know more about having your child baptised please contact the Team Office or one of the clergy. We will then arrange to come and see you so we can arrange a date for your service. We also like seeing people in their own homes so we can really get to know each other before the service. There will also be an opportunity of running through the baptism service with you and so help make the day a very happy occasion.
In this Team of parishes we always conduct baptisms during the regular Sunday service. This is important because it makes real the link between the baptised child and the Christian family in that community. It also gives the wider church the opportunity to welcome your child in its midst We will explain the exact form of service when we come to visit you.
There is a Sunday School at Tenbury Wells that runs during the main morning service. There are also Family Services at various parishes around the parishes of our Team Ministry. We will gladly give you further details when we call.
We look forward to meeting you further and hope your child’s baptism is a happy event And please feel free to contact the Team Office or clergy at any time.