BAPTISM (CHRISTENING)
Christian baptism (commonly known as christening) marks the beginning of a lifetime’s journey as a disciple of Christ. It is a sacrament – an outward symbol (washing with water) which demonstrates an inner reality (commitment to Christ). People may be baptised as adults or as children. When children are baptised their parents and godparents make promises for them:
- to care for the children and pray for them
- to bring them up in the Christian faith
- to set them an example of Christian living
- to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and if you are resident in the parish and / or a regular member of St Mary's, we would be delighted to speak further with you about baptism. Baptisms are usually held on Sundays at the Parish Mass at 9.30am At least a couple of months notice is usually needed to make the preparations.
- to care for the children and pray for them
- to bring them up in the Christian faith
- to set them an example of Christian living
- to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and if you are resident in the parish and / or a regular member of St Mary's, we would be delighted to speak further with you about baptism. Baptisms are usually held on Sundays at the Parish Mass at 9.30am At least a couple of months notice is usually needed to make the preparations.
WEDDINGS AND WEDDING BLESSINGS
Marriage in church offers a couple the opportunity to make their vows in the presence of God and his people, and to receive his blessing on their married life.we can offer a Singing group and bellringers. Weddings are held in daylight hours throughout the year, but we cannot guarantee that a choir or bellringers will be available for a midweek wedding.
Who can be married at St Mary's?
The legal situation on marriage is being reviewed by the Church of England, but at present those who wish to be married should either be resident in the parish, or on the church membership list. If either of those is impossible, a form of licence may be sought, but this is a complicated and expensive process. At Present St Mary's does not allow for the re-marriage of those who have been divorced.
Wedding Blessings
‘A Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving after Civil Marriage’ – or more informally, a ‘Wedding Blessing’ is a service in which a couple who are already married celebrate their marriage and pray for God’s blessing.
Who can be married at St Mary's?
The legal situation on marriage is being reviewed by the Church of England, but at present those who wish to be married should either be resident in the parish, or on the church membership list. If either of those is impossible, a form of licence may be sought, but this is a complicated and expensive process. At Present St Mary's does not allow for the re-marriage of those who have been divorced.
Wedding Blessings
‘A Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving after Civil Marriage’ – or more informally, a ‘Wedding Blessing’ is a service in which a couple who are already married celebrate their marriage and pray for God’s blessing.
For further information on Baptisms and Weddings please contact the Vicar
REGISTER SEARCHES
We only have records of Baptisms and Weddings for the last 10 years at St Mary's - if you are researching family History further back than this, please contact the Archive at
West Yorkshire Archive Service Calderdale, Central Library, Northgate House, Northgate, Halifax, HX1 1UN
01422 392636
calderdale@wyjs.org.uk
REGISTER SEARCHES
We only have records of Baptisms and Weddings for the last 10 years at St Mary's - if you are researching family History further back than this, please contact the Archive at
West Yorkshire Archive Service Calderdale, Central Library, Northgate House, Northgate, Halifax, HX1 1UN
01422 392636
calderdale@wyjs.org.uk
