Parish Church of
WROUGHTON and WICHELSTOWE

Welcome your child into a journey of faith

A christening (or baptism) is a joyful and meaningful moment for your child, your family, and your church community.
It marks the beginning of an amazing journey of faith, love, and belonging.

Enquire About a Christening

What Is a Christening?

During a christening, you or your child is baptised with water as a sign of God’s love and welcome into the Christian faith.
It is also a special opportunity for parents, godparents, family, and friends to make promises to support your child as they grow.

What Does It Mean for Parents & Godparents?

A christening is more than a single day — it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey together. As you or your child grows in their faith, you can support them by:

Helping them explore the Christian faith through church and community

Praying for them through life’s ups and downs

Talking about life, faith, hope, and love

Encouraging kindness and good choices

Your Baptism Journey

01

Get in Touch

Contact the parish office to ask questions and arrange a conversation.

02

Meet the Team

We’ll guide you through what happens during the service and help you plan the day.

03

Choose Godparents

Godparents play an important role in supporting your child’s faith journey.

04

The Christening Service

Celebrate this special moment with family, friends, and the church community.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between christening and baptism?

No, most people say christening, but in the service we use the term baptism.

Who can be baptised?

The Church of England welcomes all babies, children and families for christenings.  Adults can also be baptised if they have received some preparation and are happy to make the promises in the service.

Do we need to attend church regularly?

Not necessarily although we would encourage you to do so in the light of the promises made in the service.

How many godparents can we have?

There should be at least three godparents at a christening -two who are the same sex as the child and one who is the opposite sex. There is no official limit, so if you would like more talk to the priest about the practicalities.

Is there a fee?

No

Where can I find out more

There is lots of information on the Church of England website, but you can always contact us.

Contact Us

If you would like more details please get in touch.

Parish Office

Parish Office hours: Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday & Friday — 9am–2pm

Phone Number

01793 812050

Email

office@wroughton.com