Baptism
St Michael’s is a beautiful Church buildings in which to celebrate a Baptism Service. In baptism, we thank God for his gift of life and publicly acknowledge his love.
In the Anglican Church (Church of England) it is common to baptise young children; this is sometimes known as Christening.
We welcome all families who live in the parish to have their children baptised, as long as at least one parent and your chosen godparents are baptised.
Baptism is a 'sacrament' (holy ritual to symbolise grace) in the Christian tradition that is traced back to Jesus himself being baptised in the river Jordan. During a service of a Child Baptism the parents and godparents thank God for his gift of the child, make a decision to start the child on the journey of faith and ask for the Church's support.
Choosing Godparents does not have to be difficult. Choose someone that will be a good example to your child, who will encourage them in their spiritual life and help them start their journey to know God. For more advice and information click here.
The Anglican Church also believes in baptism at any age. It is never too late to turn to God. This is again, thanking God for his gift of life and publicly acknowledge his love and presence in your life. You can only be baptised once, but there are ways of renewing your Christian commitment publicly as an adult.
Welcome to baptism (Christening) at St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Church. We are delighted to walk alongside your family as you take this step of faith.
Below you will find everything you need to know about our baptism services, eligibility, and godparent requirements.
Baptism at St Michael-in-the-Hamlet
Baptism is a wonderful occasion where we give thanks for the gift of your child and welcome them into the family of God. Whether you are regular churchgoers or exploring baptism for the first time, we look forward to helping you plan this special day.
Service Options & Eligibility
To help us tailor the experience for your family, baptism services are arranged based on your connection to our church and parish:
Regular Church Attendees
Services: Held during our main Sunday morning worship service.
Who it’s for: Families who are active, regular members of the St Michael-in-the-Hamlet congregation, allowing the church family to welcome your child together.
Parish Residents
Services: Held on designated Saturdays.
Who it’s for: Families who do not regularly attend Sunday services but live within the geographical boundaries of the Parish of St Michael-in-the-Hamlet.
Living Outside the Parish?
If you live outside our parish boundaries and do not currently attend St Michael-in-the-Hamlet, we encourage you to have your child baptized at your local parish church. We are more than happy to help direct you to the right church for your neighborhood.
Requirements for Godparents
Godparents play an essential role in supporting and encouraging your child in their faith journey. Because of the vows taken during the service:
Baptism Requirement: All godparents must have been baptized themselves.
Verification Needed: Before confirming your baptism date, we will need standard proof of baptism for each godparent. This can be either:
A copy of their Baptism Certificate, or
A brief letter or email of confirmation from the minister/priest of the church where they were baptized.
Baptisms conducted at St Michaels will be charged £15.00 per certificate or copies.
To enquire about Baptism at St Michael’s please go to the contact page of this website.
For more information on an Anglican Child Baptism CLICK HERE
Frequently asked Questions CLICK HERE
Information on God Parents CLICK HERE