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Becoming part of The Congregation<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Thank you for considering having a Baptism at our Church, St Mary\u2019s in Handsworth. The very fact that you have chosen to explore the possibilities of a Baptism shows that you have thought about the matter \u2013 this is something we respect. Baptism is something that we take very seriously in the Parish, as we regard it as a privilege to share with you a very special moment in your family life.<\/p>

Baptisms take place within the Parish Eucharist at 11.00 am on a Sunday <\/strong>(the dates for these are fixed for each year to fit in with the Church year). We need to have the Christian community, the worshipping congregation, present to welcome those Baptized into the family of faith.<\/p>

In order to help you, at the bottom of this page you can download our Baptism Information Pack and Application Form. In these documents you\u2019ll find:<\/p>

The Baptism Information Pack and Check List.\u00a0This is to ensure that you know what needs to be done and can relax that everything is in place.<\/p>

The Baptism Application Form.<\/h2>

Please read the notes before you fill them in and then return them to St.Mary\u2019s on Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB at least two weeks before the Baptism date.<\/p>

In the years that lie ahead you, as parents, will have the greatest influence upon your son or daughter. Those whom you have invited to share this responsibility with you by conferring the honor of being godparents should also be aware that they have an important role to play. As your children watch and listen, they will learn the things that you think are important. This is true for every aspect of their life, including the spiritual dimension.<\/p>

The Church meets at St Mary\u2019s and welcomes children to the regular services. We fully expect that they may make some noise or maybe more mobile during the service: relax about this. It is normal and is a sign that they are at home\u2019. On the day of the Baptism, your child becomes a full member of the Church and is always welcome.<\/p>

Photograhy at the Baptism<\/h2>

At the Baptism, many want to take photographs and there is often an invitation given for photographs to be taken either immediately after the Baptism itself or at the end of the service. We are very happy for people to take photographs but do ask that they are mindful of others and that they do so unobtrusively and without a fuss.<\/p>

When you come to think of who will stand as godparents (who are the sponsors of the child in Baptism and answer the questions about faith on their behalf) you should think seriously about those who will provide the best spiritual and moral role models. The tradition is that three godparents are appointed (two being the same sex as the baby and one of the opposite sex). You should be aware that, because the Church of England is the Established Church in England and is regulated by the law, it is required by the law that godparents have themselves been baptised. If there are any questions about this please do talk to a priest at Church.<\/p>

Final Remarks<\/h2>

If you do have any questions at all, please let us know \u2013 you will probably have the same concerns that many before you have had. We would rather that you feel informed and at ease about what Baptism means and about what will happen in the service and beyond.<\/p>

As a Parish Church, we count it a privilege and joy to share with you at a significant moment in life. Be assured of our love and our prayers for you as you as a family prepare for a Baptism. There are no fees for a Baptism as it is a celebration of God\u2019s love for us \u2013 given freely.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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