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Congratulations!
Traditionally, for Christians, the arrival of a new baby means
a baptism. That is part of our heritage, part of the special
inheritance of your child. At the
heart of baptism, is the initiation into membership of the
Christian community — the Church. To be baptised is
to become a Christian and experience for life both the blessings
and the responsibilities of that commitment. As a parent,
you will make promises on behalf of your child. We want to
help you prepare for this.
Baptism also offers:
• the public naming of your child for all to hear
• parents the opportunity to make a public commitment
to the care and well-being of their child
• the recognition of chosen supporting adults as godparents
and/or witnesses
• friends, family and the wider community a chance to
welcome the new arrival and voice their support for the family
• a celebration
All of the above elements of the celebration
of baptism are important. St Patrick's parish wants to welcome
you and your child in the way in which, at present, you feel
is most appropriate. If you and your partner feel unsure about
how to prepare for your child’s baptism and what it
may ask of each of you please get in touch with St Patrick's
as soon as possible in order to allow plenty of time and reflection
before making the commitment to full Christian membership
on behalf of your child.
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