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Baptism @ SMB
How do I go about getting my child baptised?
The Process
If you’re a parent of a child or infant and want to talk about
getting them baptised, you need in the first place to contact our Church
Office to make an appointment to see one of our clergy team. Messages can be left
on 366531 at the Office. A member of the clergy team will take you through the various options
we offer to those wanting to mark the beginning of a new life and parenthood.
Once a decision has been made as to whether we’re preparing with
you for a baptism, a service of dedication or a service of thanksgiving,
we will agree with you a date and a way to prepare for that service to
ensure that it is as meaningful as possible.
The Service itself
Please note that it is our practice to baptise children in a main morning service. This is because a child is baptised into the church, and much of the service assumes that the congregation is present.
Please note also that there may well be another family also having their
child baptised in the same service, and you should come expecting to participate
in a service lasting up to an hour.
It is not our practice to offer private services of baptism.
Does it matter where I live?
As with marriages, you need to be living in our parish (the MK3 postcode) or to worship regularly at St. Mary’s. If you live outside the MK3 area and do not regularly attend our services you will need to contact your local parish church.
Adult Baptism
We are also delighted to baptise adults who have come to faith and have
not previously been baptised. A great way to prepare for this would be
through attending our Alpha Course.