Baptism

Last updated Thursday, 13 March, 2025

Child Baptism

When a new baby arrives you, your family and friends want to celebrate. The Christian community in this Parish want to help you say thank you for this new life. In Baptism your child is welcomed into the Church and begins the journey into faith.

Baptisms at The Priory Church take place within a stand alone Service at 12.00pm on the third and fourth Sunday of each month. The Service usually lasts for about half an hour. 

In order for us to be able to baptise your child, it is first necessary for at least one of the parents to attend a baptism preparation session. These take place on the first Saturday of most months at 10.00am in Christchurch Priory, meeting by the font at the back of the Church.  There is a car park available (charges apply) and children are welcome to come along - the sessions usually last for no longer than 45 minutes.

At the preparation session you will be handed the application form for the baptism of your child (or we can send you an online form) and if you know the date that you wish the actual Service to take place on, we can confirm that.

We also hold baptism Services at St George’s Church on dates to be agreed by the family and our Ministry Team. It is still a requirement to attend one of the preparation sessions if you wish the Service to be held at St George’s.

There's no formal booking process but it's helpful if you can let us know you're planning to attend baptism preparation.  We look forward to meeting you and your family

Adult Baptism

We are also able to support adults who wish to be baptised.  For more information about Adult Baptism please contact our Children & Families Minister in the first instance - they will connect you with a member of the Clergy.

More information

For availability, to let us know you're coming along to baptism preparation or to ask anything about baptism, please contact our Children & Families Minister on cchfamilies@christchurchpriory.org or on 01202 143864.