Christening / Baptism

Christening Application

At St. Alban’s Church, baptism is a joyful celebration of faith and new life in Christ, welcoming you or your child into God’s family. We would love to walk with you through this special step! To begin, please fill in the application form, and we’ll arrange a time to meet and discuss the details. Together, we’ll prepare for this sacred and meaningful occasion.

​Perhaps you have recently had a baby and you are thinking of having him or her christened. Congratulations! The birth of a baby is a good reason to think about the mystery of life. Perhaps your children are a little older and you are only now thinking about what faith is all about. Perhaps you are thinking of being baptised yourself and making a commitment to Christ and the Church.

Whatever your reason for thinking about baptism you are welcome at St Alban’s Church.

(Baptism and Christening are the same thing! Christening is an old English word and reminds us that by being christened we become Christians, Baptism is the Greek word used in the New Testament and reminds us that in baptism we are washed to begin a new life.)

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