Baptism
Baptism (also commonly called Christening) admits and welcomes a person into the family of the Christian Church. Most usually in the Anglican Church infants or children are baptised, but it can take place at any age.
During the service your child will be baptised with water and signed with a cross to welcome them into the church. They will receive a special candle to symbolise the light which Jesus brings into our world. Parents and godparents make promises to pray for your child and help them on the Christian journey of life.
Preparing for your child’s christening is an important and exciting time. There is much to think about and do before the special day, and to help you with this we run preparation sessions for parents and godparents. We will take you through the service step-by-step so you understand it fully, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions if you are unsure of anything.
If you are thinking about having your child, or children, baptised, do please get in touch with Claire Roberts to arrange a meeting.
Confirmation
Confirmation is an important part of a lifetime journey of faith as a follower of Jesus Christ, allowing you to publicly put your trust in God. If you were baptized when you were a child, your parents and godparents made promises on your behalf. As a young person or adult, you may be ready to affirm these promises for yourself and commit to following the Christian faith. If you have not been baptised it is still possible to come forward for confirmation – please just ask about this.
At a special confirmation service the bishop will lay their hands on your head and ask God’s Holy Spirit to give you the strength and commitment to live your life in the way God would wish. Your friends and family, as well as the local Christian community, will be there to support and pray for you.
Contact the vicar, Revd Sarah Sharp, more information or to arrange a meeting.
Marriage
Getting married is one of the biggest decisions of your life and you will want the wedding day itself to be a very special occasion. Holding the ceremony in a church adds additional significance as it allows you to ask for God’s blessing on your life together.
If Bodicote is the parish church for either of you, it will certainly be possible to hold your wedding here. If neither of you live within the parish, but this church has special significance for you through family or other connections, it may still be possible for your ceremony to be held here. Please just ask.
Contact the vicar, Revd Sarah Sharp for more information or to arrange a meeting.
We look forward to working closely with you to make your service a memorable celebration of your love and commitment as a couple.