Thornbury Parish
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Baptism and Christening |
We are always delighted to baptise (or christen) infants, children and adults into the family of the church. Arrangements for baptism are usually made at our weekly surgery, which takes place every Thursday at 6.30pm in St Mary's Church. There are no fees associated with this service.
The baptism of infants and children usually takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month, at 3pm. Families then come along to the following month's 4pm Kid Praise Sunday service, to be welcomed into the wider family of the church. Preparation for baptism includes a discussion of the commitment being made by parents and god-parents to bring their children up to know and follow Jesus Christ within the fellowship of the church.
When adults wish to be baptised, then at the same time we make arrangements for their confirmation.
As part of the Church of England, we are organised on a parish basis, hence our ministry is primarily to those living within Thornbury. Where the person being baptised lives elsewhere, then we work in close cooperation with their own local church.
Sometimes parents choose a thanksgiving service for their birth of their child, which includes prayers of gratitude for the gift of their baby, and prayers of blessing for God's grace in their lives. Baptism can then follow at a later date.
For further details, either come to St Mary's Church any Thursday at 6.30pm, or e-mail David Primrose the Vicar.
The baptism of infants and children usually takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month, at 3pm. Families then come along to the following month's 4pm Kid Praise Sunday service, to be welcomed into the wider family of the church. Preparation for baptism includes a discussion of the commitment being made by parents and god-
When adults wish to be baptised, then at the same time we make arrangements for their confirmation.
As part of the Church of England, we are organised on a parish basis, hence our ministry is primarily to those living within Thornbury. Where the person being baptised lives elsewhere, then we work in close cooperation with their own local church.
Sometimes parents choose a thanksgiving service for their birth of their child, which includes prayers of gratitude for the gift of their baby, and prayers of blessing for God's grace in their lives. Baptism can then follow at a later date.
For further details, either come to St Mary's Church any Thursday at 6.30pm, or e-