| There is ample opportunity after the service for photos. Only the official photographer is permitted to take shots/video during the service itself.
BAPTISMS
All those who live in the parish are entitled to be baptised in their parish church.
Baptisms usually take place on the third Sunday of the month at 11am. However, other arrangements can be made. Please attend the Parish Surgery for a discussion on Thursdays from 8-8.30pm.
There is no charge for a baptism, but a baptism certificate costs £12.
Usually a child has 2 godparents of the same sex, and one of the other. He/she may have more godparents.
A godparent needs to be a Christian who will be required to express belief in God publicly during the Baptism service. They should usually be both baptised and confirmed themselves, although the requirement for confirmation may be waived.
The Vicar will usually ask to see the parents and at least one godparent in the week before the service.
While we do not insist that parents attend Church, we would expect parents to make every effort to attend church since they wish their child to be baptised. |