We love to welcome children and adults into the family of the church through baptism, whether you are regular attenders or new to church. At St Thomas’ children are normally baptised either in the main family service at 10 am on Sundays, or in a separate service at 12.30pm for up to two families at a time. At St Martin’s baptisms can either be in the main 10.30 am service, or separately at 12.30 pm.
Booking a Baptism/Christening is easy
Please complete this online form giving as much detail as possible and our Office Administrator will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Adults who wish to be baptised usually combine this with confirmation by the Bishop. For further information please contact the Parish Office
After you have made contact with the Parish Office and arranged a date for your baptism, one of our Pastoral Assistants will visit to get to know your family a little better, to be your link with the church as you prepare for the christening service. Nearer the time of the service, the clergy person officiating will be in touch.
You may be unsure about whether to have a christening service, which includes baptism into the Christian faith, or a service of thanksgiving and naming of your child, which we can also offer. If you would like to discuss which of these alternatives is right for you, please contact the Vicar before you begin to arrange a date with the Parish Office.
We can help with celebrations after your Baptism/Christening
In addition, St Thomas-on-The Bourne has welcoming function rooms, a courtyard and first class catering facilities that could be available for your celebration afterwards.
More information from The Church of England
For more information about the meaning of Baptism click here.
