It is a great joy and privilege to baptise at either St Anne’s or St Mary’s.

Baptism is one of two sacraments of the Anglican Church, with the second being Holy
Communion. A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible grace.

Baptism is a symbol of God's love and acceptance, signifying the initiation of an individual
into the Christian faith and the Church community. Through baptism, God's grace is
bestowed upon the baptised person, cleansing them from sin and welcoming them into the
Anglican community.

Baptism is regarded as a crucial step in one's spiritual journey within the Anglican tradition.
It is an act of obedience to Jesus' command to baptise believers in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). By participating in this sacrament, you are
committing to living a life of faith and discipleship following Christ's teachings.

The Redcliffe Anglican community would feel truly blessed and overjoyed to be a part of
your or your baby's baptism. As a close-knit and caring congregation, we understand the
profound significance of this sacred event in the life of a Christian.

If you are considering a baptism, please contact the office so we can help you with your
enquiry and begin this part of your journey with you.

Do I want a Baptism or a Christening?

In the Anglican church we use these terms interchangeably but the rite being performed at
the service is the rite of baptism. The service is very personal to each family and has prayers
and thanksgivings, vows, the pouring of water, anointing with oil and lighting of a special
candle.

As a part of organising your Baptism you will need to think about who you want to have as
sponsors or godparents. Traditionally three godparents are chosen however this is not a
fixed number. Parents can stand as Godparents and there can also be more than three.
There is a requirement that the Godparents be baptised Christians. This is because they are
making a promise and a commitment for the child to be a member of the Church and to
believe the Christian faith. If, however, they are not baptised you may like to invite them to
consider baptism for themselves, which can be done in the same service.

Through water and the word you have become a child of God and are sealed as Christ’s own
forever.