Infant Baptism

What is Baptism?

At its heart, Christian baptism is a visible symbol of God's grace to a person, through faith in Jesus. The water represents the spiritual reality that Jesus cleanses a person from sin, forgives them, and gives them eternal life as an adopted member of God's family. More than just a personal experience, baptism is a public declaration of active faith and an intentional commitment to being part of the church community—a family in which both the individual and the congregation make serious promises before God to support each other in living out that faith.

Do we Baptise Infants?

Yes. When we baptise infants, it represents the child being welcomed into the family of God. Because infants cannot make these declarations themselves, parents, godparents, and the congregation step forward to make solemn promises before God. Together they commit to actively nurturing, teaching, and raising the child within the ongoing life, love, and fellowship of the church.

Because baptism is an expression of this shared, active faith, it is designed for families who are regularly attending and participating in our church life.

A Service of Thanksgiving

While infant baptism is for parents who already have an active faith and are regular members of our church community, we completely understand that every family's spiritual journey looks different. If you feel you aren't quite ready to make the promises required in baptism, we would be delighted to offer a Service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child. This service is a wonderful opportunity to gather with your loved ones in the cathedral to thank God for the arrival of your little one, pray for their future, and celebrate the joy of family, without the formal requirements of baptism.