Baptism marks the beginning of a journey with God which continues for the rest of our lives, the first step in response to God’s love. For all involved, particularly the candidates but also parents, godparents and sponsors, it is a joyful moment when we rejoice in what God has done for us in Christ, making serious promises and declaring the faith. The wider community of the local church and friends welcome the new Christian, promising support and prayer for the future. Hearing and doing these things provides an opportunity to remember our own baptism and reflect on the progress made on that journey, which is now to be shared with this new member of the Church. The service paints many vivid pictures of what happens on the Christian way. There is the sign of the cross, the badge of faith in the Christian journey, which reminds us of Christ’s death for us. Our ‘drowning’ in the water of baptism, where we believe we die to sin and are raised to new life, unites us to Christ’s dying and rising. Water is also a sign of new life, as we are born again by water and the Spirit. This reminds us of Jesus’ baptism. And as a sign of that new life, there may be a lighted candle, a picture of the light of Christ conquering the darkness of evil. Everyone who is baptized walks in that light for the rest of their lives. As you pray for the candidates, picture them with yourself and the whole Church throughout the ages, journeying into the fullness of God’s love. Jesus said, ‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.’ John 10.10 Application for Baptism

ApplicatiON FOR BAPTISM
NAME OF THE CHILD / CANDIDATE FOR BAPTISM
Full Christian Name(s) and Surname: Click or tap here to enter text.
Date of birth: Click or tap to enter a date.
PARENTS
Father’s full name: Click or tap here to enter text.	Occupation: Click or tap here to enter text.
Mother’s full name: Click or tap here to enter text.	Occupation: Click or tap here to enter text.
Home address: Click or tap here to enter text.
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SIBLINGS
Other members of the same family previously baptized at St Paul’s, with approximate dates: Click or tap here to enter text.
GODPARENTS
Because godparents make Christian commitments on behalf of the child, they need themselves to have been baptized. Many people choose two or three godparents; it is possible to have more. If godparents cannot be present in person, a proxy must take their place.
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DATE AND TIME
Baptisms often take place at the main mass on Sunday mornings at 11:00am; it is also possible to arrange baptisms on certain Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. It will be helpful to know roughly how many guests will be attending.
Preferred date and time: Click or tap to enter a date. Time?
Approximate number attending: Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Office Use
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Please complete and either print and send or save and email to the Parish Office, 32a Wilton Place, London SW1X 8SH.

There is no charge for a service of baptism - but we do invite you to make a donation to the church in thanksgiving. You may do so online at: https://www.stpaulsknightsbridge.org/give/make-a-donation/