The Baptism that changed our life
This is a wonderful story of how a baptism service led to an amazing journey of faith for the parents, who were previously not churchgoers.
<b>Baptisms</b> Articles
The history of the words 'Baptism' and 'Christening'
​​​​​​​When I began my PhD research, I wanted to investigate the history behind the words ‘baptism' and ‘christenings' and what the linguistic differences between churchgoers and non-churchgoers may tell us
The Good News of the Additional Texts for Holy Baptism
The new texts which have recently been authorised by the Church of England are intended to enhance the Church's provision for services of baptism.
Godparents being baptised in same service as godchildren
It is my privilege as a local vicar to be there for families wanting to have their child christened. Often families come with lots of questions about the service and about their choices of godparents.
The history of the words 'baptism' and 'christening'
The Revd Sarah Lawrence examines the historical development of the language we use to describe baptism and how her findings impact on her ministry now.
Christening or Baptism?
The Archbishops' Council Project on the ministry of baptism with children has begun to trial a range of resources in 4 pilot Dioceses, including a brand new website www.churchofenglandchristenings.org.
Staying in touch with families - a great resource from Worcester
Research has shown that families who have their children baptised in church are expecting us to continue to be in touch with them and talk about faith. In every baptism service, the church makes a promise to help families on their faith journey, but how effectively do we do this?</p>
What does it mean to be a godparent?
Canon Samuel Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, reflects on the deeper roles of godparenting in the <em>Church Times</em> (4/5/18). <a href="https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2018/4-may/features/features/what-does-it-means-to-be-a-godparent">Read the article>></a>
Families and Faith After Baptism Conference "Buzzing"
Around 160 delegates were "buzzing" with new ideas and thoughts on the subject of nurturing faith with families, after a lively and pacey schedule of presentations and workshops at the Church of England's national baptism conference...
Generosity in Action: ministry around the BBC Children in Need Appeal
One of the recurrent memories of my childhood is doing things for charity - saving milk bottle tops for Blue Peter; putting coins in a Barnardo's whirlpool donation box, making cakes for a cake sale at school, and more.
