Baptism marks the beginning of a journey with God which continues for the rest of our lives, a step in response to God’s love. It is a joyful moment when we rejoice in what God has done for us in Christ, making serious promises and declaring the faith. The wider community of the local church and friends welcome the new Christian, promising support and prayer for the future. Hearing and doing these things provides an opportunity to remember our own baptism and reflect on the progress made on that journey, which is now to be shared with this new member of the Church.
Our usual pattern of baptisms is for Allerton Bywater the 2nd Sunday of the month; Swillington the 3rd Sunday of the month and Kippax the 4th Sunday of the month.
This is an excellent website for finding out more about baptism and what to expect; https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings
Anyone baptised resident in the parish is entitled to have their child baptised in either of our three churches. If you are not sure please visit A Church Near You to check; https://www.achurchnearyou.com
If you live outside the parish but wish to have your child baptised because you have a strong family connection, please contact us to check this is OK. You will also need to ask permission from the church you are currently resident in before going ahead.
To book a baptism please go to a Sunday service and speak to;
9am Allerton Bywater, Janet Purcell or Lynne Tomlinson lynnetom39@gmail.com
10.30am Kippax, Pat Pask, Janet Holland or Christine Bottom janet.holland@outlook.com
10.30am Swillington, Margaret Forth, Dawn Marshall or Diana Puxty dianapuxty@hotmail.com