Thanksgiving and Infant Baptism
We’re delighted you’re thinking of a baptism/christening or thanksgiving for your child. Bedworth Parish welcomes everyone who is interested in either service. Both the Thanksgivings and Baptisms take place at our 11 am service.
What’s involved?
If you wish to book a baptism then you need to attend the Baptism Preparation. This means attending the first 4 sessions of Alpha which starts September, January and after Easter. We would encourage you to come along to the 11am Sunday Service as regularly as you can so that we can get to know you and so that you feel comfortable.
What's the difference between a thanksgiving and baptism?
Your child is precious to you and precious to God. A Thanksgiving service is a way of thanking God for His gift of life, and asking for God’s blessing on your child as they start their journey of life. Infant baptism takes this decision one step further as parents and godparents are asked to promise to God that they will raise their child to know that God loves them, and to help them, as a member of the Church, to follow Jesus. Parents make promises to God on behalf of their child and ask for the church’s support as their child starts the journey of faith.
For more information about our thanksgiving or infant baptism services pop along to one of our Sunday Services or get in touch with Rev. Ann.
Some typical questions
My child is 5 – is that too old?
No. A person can be baptised at any age. When a child is old enough to understand what will happen at baptism then we prefer they become, or are already members of our Sunday School, before committing to baptism. That is because the promises made by parents and godparents at baptism are about helping the child to experience the Christian faith as s/he grows up. Encouraging your child to be an active member of our Sunday School is the most obvious way of you carrying out that promise and demonstrating how you will support your child as s/he grows up.
And adults – can they be baptised?
Yes. We welcome adults enquiring about being baptised. For an adult, baptism is a significant stage on our journey with God, because we recognise that God has reached out to us, and we want to show our love and commitment to him in response. Usually adults being baptised will be regular worshippers in our church. If you are thinking about taking this step of faith, please get in touch, and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Can I have a private baptism?
There is no such thing as private baptism – baptism is about belonging to the world-wide church, and all our baptisms occur during our church services.
How much does baptism cost?
Nothing. Baptisms and Thanksgivings are free. However, we do invite people to make a generous donation to our parish. Our two churches no money from the state to help with maintenance. Your generous offering (gift-aided if possible) helps to ensure the church will be here for future generations.
Can we have the party at the Church?
Yes! Just speak to the office for more information.
What’s involved?
If you wish to book a baptism then you need to attend the Baptism Preparation. This means attending the first 4 sessions of Alpha which starts September, January and after Easter. We would encourage you to come along to the 11am Sunday Service as regularly as you can so that we can get to know you and so that you feel comfortable.
What's the difference between a thanksgiving and baptism?
Your child is precious to you and precious to God. A Thanksgiving service is a way of thanking God for His gift of life, and asking for God’s blessing on your child as they start their journey of life. Infant baptism takes this decision one step further as parents and godparents are asked to promise to God that they will raise their child to know that God loves them, and to help them, as a member of the Church, to follow Jesus. Parents make promises to God on behalf of their child and ask for the church’s support as their child starts the journey of faith.
For more information about our thanksgiving or infant baptism services pop along to one of our Sunday Services or get in touch with Rev. Ann.
Some typical questions
My child is 5 – is that too old?
No. A person can be baptised at any age. When a child is old enough to understand what will happen at baptism then we prefer they become, or are already members of our Sunday School, before committing to baptism. That is because the promises made by parents and godparents at baptism are about helping the child to experience the Christian faith as s/he grows up. Encouraging your child to be an active member of our Sunday School is the most obvious way of you carrying out that promise and demonstrating how you will support your child as s/he grows up.
And adults – can they be baptised?
Yes. We welcome adults enquiring about being baptised. For an adult, baptism is a significant stage on our journey with God, because we recognise that God has reached out to us, and we want to show our love and commitment to him in response. Usually adults being baptised will be regular worshippers in our church. If you are thinking about taking this step of faith, please get in touch, and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Can I have a private baptism?
There is no such thing as private baptism – baptism is about belonging to the world-wide church, and all our baptisms occur during our church services.
How much does baptism cost?
Nothing. Baptisms and Thanksgivings are free. However, we do invite people to make a generous donation to our parish. Our two churches no money from the state to help with maintenance. Your generous offering (gift-aided if possible) helps to ensure the church will be here for future generations.
Can we have the party at the Church?
Yes! Just speak to the office for more information.
