What Happens?

In the service parents and godparents make public promises to help the child grow up know God. It is a big responsibility for parents and so godparents are chosen who will take an interest in helping with this. At St Giles every effort is taken to help parents who enquire about Baptism because it is only the beginning of something very special.

Who can be baptised at St Giles?  

Anyone can be baptised provided that they have not been baptised before and live within the parish boundaries.

St Giles Church exercises a pastoral care over all those who live within the parish boundaries. It is your church and we are delighted to baptise children (or adults). The marital status of the parents is not a bar because it is the child who is being baptised.

Who will take the Service?

Andrew Gandon, the Vicar, will conduct the service.

When does it take place?

Baptisms usually take place during one of the morning services (9.30 or 11.15).

What does it cost?

Baptism is completely free! Families may wish to make a voluntary contribution to the large costs of running the church.

How do I book a Baptism?

The best way to begin to explore the baptism of your child or yourself for that matter is simply by coming along to one of the Sunday services, and introducing yourself to one of the clergy afterwards.