Congratulations on the birth of your child!
We believe that every child is a gift from God. With the arrival of a new baby it may be that you are interested in your child's spiritual, as well as physical and emotional development. Some parents choose to mark the beginning of their child's spiritual journey with a Christening. If you live in our parish, it would be good to meet up to talk about your plans.
The First Step - Toddler Praise
The group meets on Friday mornings during term time from 9.30 - 11;00 am. This is a great way to meet other parents in the church and to get support for both you and your child. Alternatively of course, you can come along to our All Age Sunday service at 11:00 am each week. Either way, we look forward to meeting up and speaking to you about your Christening plans.
The Christian journey begins with a single step. Because it is part of a long Church tradition, we know that many others have done it before us and travel alongside us now. Although we are different ages and stages along the way, we are all part of a life-long learning community on a journey towards God.
Consider a Christening
The Church of England has two services which reflect what most people are looking for in a Christening. Both services start and end the same way and include prayers for your child.
What next?
Many in our town of Chatteris have brought their children for a Christening. They have made promises and are looking for new ways to fulfil these promises by helping their children "take their place within the life and worship of the Church". Our All Age service and Toddler Praise are great ways to do this. We hope that our Church family will grow into a welcoming community which nurtures the Christian faith in children, mums, dads and grandparents; Godparents, aunts and uncles, everyone, in fun and creative ways. So, why not join in? This is your invitation. We look forward to warmly welcoming you.
All Age services are every Sunday. We meet for refreshments in the Bricstan Hall at 10:30am before heading through for 11:00 to start our service.
Our All Age service includes worship songs with something for everyone, crafts, fun group discussion about the Bible passage for the day and prayer. Our leadership team is made up of volunteers, mums and dads, who want everyone to enjoy being together. Check out our Facebook Page on Chatteris Parish Church to keep up to date.
What about baptism for Adults?
Have you been baptized? Why not get in touch to find out more.
What is Confirmation?
Sometime a fresh start requires a turning point. One turning point might be the decision to confirm your faith. Jesus says 'follow me'. Confirmation marks the turning point in the spiritual journey when you turn to Christ by choosing to become a disciple of Jesus. This affirmation is confirmed in a public way through prayer and the laying on of hands by the Bishop. (If you have not already been baptized, this may happen at the same time.) We pray for you to receive the Holy Spirit so you are enabled to live in the way of Jesus and feed your faith with Communion. It doesn't matter how old you are. You might be 10 or 110; Confirmation is for everyone.