A new baby is a special joy to its parents and a decision to baptise the baby is a way to give thanks to God for the safe delivery of a new child and to enlist God's help in protecting it. At a baptism the parents and godparents make commitments before God that they will help to bring up the child in the image of God and follow the Christian way of life. More information on baptisms, Thanksgiving and Dedications in the Church of England can be found on the life events website: https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings

These ceremonies are a special occasion for the family, and especially for the parents, but it is also an acknowledgement before God of the responsibilities that those close to the child will assume in the child's early life, and also before the church family in which the child will be brought up.

All parents and carers considering baptism for their children are invited to meet with our Vicar Rev Suzy, and it is so important that the chosen God parents also understand what an important role they will play. We would love to support you as you make this decision so please make contact with:

The Vale churches Benefice Office at [email protected] & we can send you some more information & arrange to meet you to discuss which service would be best for you.

The Vale Churches, covering parishes of Bradford-on-Tone, Heathfield with Cotford St Luke, Hillfarrance, Nynehead and Oake