Baptism (Christening)
We are delighted that you are thinking of having your child baptised at one of the churches in our benefice and we offer our warm congratulations on the birth of your child. The birth of a baby is a very good time to think about the mystery of life and about what you want for your children.
Baptism (sometimes called Christening) is a sacrament, a visible sign of God’s love. It marks the beginning of our journey of Christian faith. When young children are baptised, their parents and godparents make promises on their behalf to bring them up within the Christian faith and to encourage them by their example to become followers of Jesus Christ. Older children and adults can also be baptised and will make the promises for themselves. For them, baptism usually takes place at the same time as Confirmation
What to do next
We are always delighted to arrange baptisms or christenings in the benefice. Usually (but not always) you have to live in Canton to be baptised here. We look forward to welcoming you to discuss your child’s baptism, or indeed your own baptism. We will meet with you to make things clearer and explore all the issues with you as well as letting you know about available dates and Baptism preparation.. If you would like more details please contact us by sending via email, or by phoning the clergy.
Baptisms may also take place during one of our Sunday Morning Services. This is because baptism is not just a private family celebration (although we hope your family and friends will want to attend), but a public event in which your child is welcomed into the Christian family.
If you are not a regular church goer we would suggest that you attend the church where the baptism will take place at least a couple of times before the service. This will help you to feel at home in the church building, to become familiar with the service and should help you to think carefully about the promises you will be making at the Baptism.
There is some helpful information about Baptism on the Church in Wales website.
Baptism (sometimes called Christening) is a sacrament, a visible sign of God’s love. It marks the beginning of our journey of Christian faith. When young children are baptised, their parents and godparents make promises on their behalf to bring them up within the Christian faith and to encourage them by their example to become followers of Jesus Christ. Older children and adults can also be baptised and will make the promises for themselves. For them, baptism usually takes place at the same time as Confirmation
What to do next
We are always delighted to arrange baptisms or christenings in the benefice. Usually (but not always) you have to live in Canton to be baptised here. We look forward to welcoming you to discuss your child’s baptism, or indeed your own baptism. We will meet with you to make things clearer and explore all the issues with you as well as letting you know about available dates and Baptism preparation.. If you would like more details please contact us by sending via email, or by phoning the clergy.
Baptisms may also take place during one of our Sunday Morning Services. This is because baptism is not just a private family celebration (although we hope your family and friends will want to attend), but a public event in which your child is welcomed into the Christian family.
If you are not a regular church goer we would suggest that you attend the church where the baptism will take place at least a couple of times before the service. This will help you to feel at home in the church building, to become familiar with the service and should help you to think carefully about the promises you will be making at the Baptism.
There is some helpful information about Baptism on the Church in Wales website.
