BAPTISMS

Baptisms are a joyful occasion for both the candidate and the life of the church. Baptism marks us as belonging to Christ and we do this act of love in response to the love we feel from God. We make promises (or they are made on behalf of a child) to remember to turn toward Christ as the mark of Love in our lives.

There are three symbols used in baptism:

Water

We are ‘washed’ with water that has been prayed over to separate it from ordinary use, it is made sacred; holy water. Without water, life is impossible, but we also know the great power that water has, especially in recent floods in Australia. Washing with water symbolises an ending of a life before baptism and the beginning of a new life, turned toward the mark of Love.

Oil

Throughout history, kings and queens have been anointed with oil. We do this at baptism, marking us as kings and queens of God. It is a sign of God’s love poured out for us and symbolises the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the person being baptised.

Candle

The candle symbolises the Light of Christ in the world, and in our lives. We light it from the paschal candle which is lit at Easter as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and life which encompasses all of creation. This joyful and powerful presence in our lives is what we offer to one another through baptism.

If you would like to arrange a baptism, please Contact Us.

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