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How do I arrange for my child to be baptised?Once you have made the decision to have your child baptised, you should contact the Vicar (Revd. Peter Hallett) who can be contacted by telephone on 01772 335366. What Will Happen?The Vicar and the parents will agree a date for baptism, with a minimum of eight weeks between initial contact and the date of the baptism. The Vicar will arrange for a member of the Pastoral visiting team to contact the parents who arrange to deliver a DVD/video with accompanying booklet and also arrange a visit for a few days later. Two members of the Pastoral team will then visit the parents and share their experience of the DVD/video. Two weeks prior to the baptism, a visit to the church will be arranged for the parents and godparents of all children to be baptised on the Sunday. There will be a rehearsal of the service and the opportunity to discuss any issues highlighted by the DVD with the Clergy and Pastoral Team members. Four scriptural passages will also be discussed. After the baptism, one of the Pastoral team will contact the parents and offer a visit to discuss the spiritual journey. It is recognised that there might be some valid family circumstances that might lead to a different timetable. It is also recognised that godparents may not always be able to attend the meeting in church. Baptisms at St. Paul's normally take place at 12 noon on the third Sunday of the month. Baptisms during the 10.30 am service are available on request, especially for children of couples who are used to regular communion.
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