Baptism
The Anglican Church believes baptism is the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ. When he had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Baptism with water signifies the cleansing from sin that Jesus’ death makes possible, and the new life that God gives us through the Holy Spirit. In baptism, the promises of God are visibly signed and sealed for us. We are joined to Christ, and made members of his body, the Church universal.
Children are baptised in response to God’s all-embracing love. Parents and godparents who have responded to that love come to bring their children for baptism. Before the congregation they must express their own trust and commitment to the promises of God and their intention to bring up their children in the faith and practice of the Church. In due time, these children should make their own response to God and be prepared for confirmation.