Baptism

The difference between baptism and christening

Baptism and christening are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings. Baptism is a sacrament in the Christian church in which a person is initiated through the use...

The difference between baptism and christening

Baptism and christening are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings. Baptism is a sacrament in the Christian church in which a person is initiated through the use...

Why do I need a baptism candle?

A baptism candle is traditionally used in the Christian sacrament of baptism as a symbol of the new life that the person being baptised is entering into through their faith in...

Why do I need a baptism candle?

A baptism candle is traditionally used in the Christian sacrament of baptism as a symbol of the new life that the person being baptised is entering into through their faith in...

The Day of Baptism - The Baptismal Ceremony

The Day of Baptism - The Baptismal Ceremony

Following careful thought and preparation you bring your baby to church to ask for Baptism. It is a public sign of your own faith and trust in God's Love. The...

The Day of Baptism - The Baptismal Ceremony

Following careful thought and preparation you bring your baby to church to ask for Baptism. It is a public sign of your own faith and trust in God's Love. The...

Infant Baptism

Infant Baptism

Baptism is the introduction of a person into the Church community. Through the waters of Baptism the person enters into the life of God - Father, Son and Spirit. He...

Infant Baptism

Baptism is the introduction of a person into the Church community. Through the waters of Baptism the person enters into the life of God - Father, Son and Spirit. He...

Adult Baptism

Adult Baptism

If you are an adult who has not been baptised a Christian, but are thinking about becoming a Catholic, then the first step is to go to the local church...

Adult Baptism

If you are an adult who has not been baptised a Christian, but are thinking about becoming a Catholic, then the first step is to go to the local church...

The Symbols of Baptism

The Symbols of Baptism

The Assembly The first symbol of Christian life in the Baptismal Ceremony is the assembled community which welcomes the child and incorporates her into itself. It is not a random...

The Symbols of Baptism

The Assembly The first symbol of Christian life in the Baptismal Ceremony is the assembled community which welcomes the child and incorporates her into itself. It is not a random...