BAPTISM
Christian baptism (commonly known as christening) marks the beginning of a lifetime’s journey as a disciple of Christ. It is a sacrament – an outward symbol (washing with water) which demonstrates an inner reality (commitment to Christ). People may be baptised as adults or as children. When children are baptised their parents and godparents make promises for them:
* to care for the children and pray for them
* to bring them up in the Christian faith
* to set them an example of Christian living
* to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and if you are resident in the parish and / or a regular member of All Saints, we would be delighted to speak further with you about baptism. Baptisms are usually held on Sundays at the Parish Mass at 10am At least a couple of months notice is usually needed to make the preparations. Please contact the Parish Priest to discuss further.
* to care for the children and pray for them
* to bring them up in the Christian faith
* to set them an example of Christian living
* to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and if you are resident in the parish and / or a regular member of All Saints, we would be delighted to speak further with you about baptism. Baptisms are usually held on Sundays at the Parish Mass at 10am At least a couple of months notice is usually needed to make the preparations. Please contact the Parish Priest to discuss further.
WEDDINGS & WEDDING BLESSINGS
Marriage in church offers a couple the opportunity to make their vows in the presence of God and his people, and to receive his blessing on their married life. We can offer a Singing group and bells. Weddings are held in daylight hours throughout the year, but we cannot guarantee that a choir will be available for a midweek wedding.
Who can be married at All Saints?
The legal situation on marriage is being reviewed by the Church of England, but at present those who wish to be married should either be resident in the parish, on the church membership list or have an association with All Saints. If either of those is impossible, a form of licence may be sought, but this is a complicated and expensive process. The re-marriage of those who have been divorced, needs to be discussed with the Parish Priest.
Wedding Blessings
‘A Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving after Civil Marriage’ – or more informally, a ‘Wedding Blessing’ is a service in which a couple who are already married celebrate their marriage and pray for God’s blessing.
For further information on Baptisms, Banns of Marriage and Weddings please contact the Vicar
