"Baptism"

Baptism

Children resident in the parish

Children resident in the parish of Cuddington are usually baptised on the last Sunday of the month at 3.00pm. Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation meeting with the Vicar usually held at 8.00pm in the Leverton Room on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Baptisms can also be held during morning service at 10.00am by arrangement with the Vicar. To book a baptism please contact the Parish Office.

Children resident outside the parish

Children resident outside the parish cannot normally be baptised at St Mary's and parents should ask for baptism at their local parish church. However, the Vicar will baptise the first child of parents for whom he has conducted their wedding service. If the parents subsequently become members of the congregation and join the Electoral Roll subsequent children can also be baptised here. If there is no further meaningful contact with St Mary's then subsequent children must always be baptised in their local parish church.

Adults

Adults thinking about baptism should contact the Vicar directly. Adult baptism follows a short course of preparation lasting 8-10 weeks. Both adult baptism and confirmation are administered at the same service by one of our bishops.

For further information contact the Parish Office and we will send you a copy of our booklet 'Getting Baptised at St Mary's'.