Baptism (or Christening) is a symbolic act that marks the initiation of a person into the universal church of Jesus Christ.

This will take place in the church of the parish where you live. To find out which is your parish, enter your post code into "A church near you" front page or check on "Street name and Parish" page. Then contact the vicar of your parish. If you live in the Parish of St Peter & St Paul Milton please read on.

At St Peter & St Paul's church , Milton; Baptism (Christening) is ONLY to take place within the main Sunday morning service.

For the Baptism (Christening), or Thanks giving of birth: for a child under the age of 18 years, the booking MUST only be made by the parent(s) or the legal guardian of the child. They will need to make an appointment to see the Rector, and will need to produce the child's birth certificate, plus proof of their identity; and if legal guardian, also legal documentation confirming.   You will then be required to complete and sign the application form.

 NOTE : IT IS NOT A FIRM BOOKING UNTIL THE APPLICATION FORM IS FULLY COMPLETED AND ACCEPTED BY THE RECTOR AND THE FORM IS RECEIVED BY HIM.

GODPARENTS: Usually there are three god parents required, who are adults, and who themselves must have been baptised: two women and a man for a girl, or two men and a woman for a boy; or for either, two men and two women (e.g. two couples), and must be at least 16 years of age.

All parents and god parents should be aware of the vows they have to make and be comfortable with them.

Our baptisms take place at the Sunday morning service (10:00am), on certain Sundays only, at the discretion of the Rector, and if no other baptism is already booked for that day.

THANKSGIVING FOR THE BIRTH OF A CHILD

As and alternative, we can offer, within the worship service, ‘A thanksgiving for the birth of a child’. This has much to commend it. It can be as much of an occasion as a baptism. It is preferred by parents who wish to let their child make up their own mind about baptism when they are old enough, or for parents or God parents who feel unable to commit to the baptismal vows.