Frequently Asked Questions

  Q. Do you christen or baptise babies and young children?
  A. Yes. St Peter’s welcomes children for holy baptism. In most cases children brought for baptism live   within the parish boundary but people from outside the parish can also be baptised at St Peter’s.

  Q. My child isn’t a baby anymore. Is it too late for baptism?
  A. Older children are also welcome to be baptised. If a child is old enough to make baptism promises for   him or herself then we would recommend that the child is both baptised and confirmed at the same time. It   is never too late to be baptised.

  Q. Come to mention it I wasn’t baptised either. I don’t suppose…?
  A. We are delighted to baptise adults of any age. Because baptism is a very serious matter we would   recommend a short time of preparation beforehand and that you are baptised and confirmed on the same   day.

  Q. What with the credit crunch we’re a bit stretched at the moment. How much does it cost to have the little   one done?
  A. Nothing! Baptism is a sign of God’s love. God’s love is free to all and so is baptism for children and   adults alike.

  Q. Do I need to arrange the godparents?
  A. Yes. Usually this is a matter the family has strong ideas about and you may well find that you need to   discuss this with the family. All we ask is that the godparents have been baptised themselves.

  Q. How many godparents do we need?
  A. Traditionally three. Two of which are the same sex as the child. However this is flexible.

  Q. I’m an adult. Do adults need godparents too?
  A. Adults and older children can ask 2 or 3 people to be “sponsors”. These are people who will present you   at the font and encourage you in the years afterwards.

  Q. When the baby was born we took him to the registry office for a naming ceremony. Can we still have the   baby christened?
  A. Definitely. Christening is much more than giving a child a name. Christening is a child’s membership into   the family of the Church. A naming ceremony at the registry office can cost upwards of £75+vat, A   Christening however costs nothing.

  Q. We want a “do” afterwards. Do you do “do’s”?
  A. We can do “do’s” if the catering team or hall isn’t already booked that day. Let us know as soon as   possible about your requirements.

  Q. What do we need to do now?
  A. Collect a form from the church. The church is open every Thursday evening from 7.30 – 8pm and every   Sunday from   11 – 12 noon just for people to collect and return forms etc.
  Alternatively contact Fr Ian Newton.

  Q. Is it really that easy?
  A. Yes!