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 baptised as a child may be baptised 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

You can compete our Baptism Request Form here

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 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, “Churches in your area”. If this shows up: “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 carry out 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 compete our Baptism Request Form here. 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 here Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

If you have any other questions that need answering please telephone 01305 784649 or click here to complete our online general enquiry form.