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The Baptism Service
“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, a picture that can be brought home vividly by the way the
baptism is administered. 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 baptised walks in that light for the rest of
their lives.”
Baptisms usually take place at 10am on a Saturday. See our
COVID-19 page for the latest information on how many can
attend the service.
The Wedding Service
St Mary Magdalene, Altofts offers Marriage in church to those
who wish to bring their relationship before God to be blessed.
A wedding is one of life's great moments, a time of solemn
commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy. St John
tells us how Jesus shared in such an occasion at Cana, and gave
there a sign of new beginnings as he turned water into wine.
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