Baptisms
Being baptised means joining the worldwide church and also becoming part of this particular church family. We welcome you - adults and children.
Children traditionally have three godparents, one of the opposite sex, and two of their own sex. The minimum is two - but if that proves difficult then Canon Law permits parents to act as godparents for their own children "provided that the child has at least one other godparent." You can, if you wish, have more (within reason!) - but beware using all your choices on your first child and then running dry for future children. Adults may have two 'sponsors'. Sponsors and godparents must be baptised. They do not have to be confirmed. If a potential godparent has not been baptised it is best to talk this through with the priest who will conduct the baptism.
Adults are generally baptised and confirmed at the same time, which means that the bishop is involved in the ceremony. Usually our candidates are presented at the Abbey. If you are interested, please talk to one of the clergy.
A member of our ministry team will be happy to meet you and talk about the service and any questions you may have about what being a Christian or joining a church means. Initial enquiries may be made by email to mail@stpeterschurch.uk.com or by phone on 01727 855485.
If, after talking it through, you are unsure about making solemn promises on behalf of your baby, you may prefer to have a service of blessing and thanksgiving.