BAPTISMS
What is Baptism?
Baptism (also called christening) is the sacrament that brings new members into God's Church. A baptism is always a joyful occasion, for the Church as well as for the family. Baptism is most often administered to infants, but anyone who has not been baptized as a child may be baptized in later life.
Who can get Baptised in our church?
For your child to be baptised in All Saints or St Edmunds church, you normally need to fulfil one of the criteria below:
 | Family to reside in the parish of Wyke Regis |
| A parent to be on the church electoral role of the parish |
| A parent to be a regular worshipper at All Saints or St Edmunds church |
How can I find out if I live in the Parish of Wyke Regis All Saints with St Edmunds?
Go to A Church Near You website at
http://www.acny.org.uk/ enter your
postcode, then click on your home location on the map. Your parish church will
then appear on the right hand side of the page under the text "your click was
in the parish of......" If this shows up: Your click was in the parish of
Wyke Regis: All Saints w St Edmund
.
This is in the Diocese of Salisbury. you live in our parish.
How much does it cost?
In the parish of Wyke Regis we carryout Baptisms free of charge, we issue each youngsters with a card to mark their Baptism. If parents require a more formal Baptism certificate a charge is made in line with nationally set fees.
For details of current Fees please go to our Church Fees page.
When do you do Baptisms?
Baptisms in the parish of Wyke Regis are carried out as follows:
All Saints Church - 9:30am communion service on the second Sunday of the month
St Edmunds Church - 11:00am communion service on the third Sunday of the month
How do I book a Baptism?
In the first instance contact the Rector on 01305 784649 or complete our enquiry form. A provisional booking will then be made and arrangements will be made for a Lay Pastoral Assistant to contact you, to talk about the Baptism and to fill out the relevant paperwork. It is helpful if you can tell us at this time how many people you expect to attend the Baptism so we can allocate enough seating in church.
More information is available from the Church of England website click on the following link
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/lifeevents/baptismconfirm/
If you have any other questions that need answering please telephone 01305 784649 or complete our enquiry form.