Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
Baptism or
Christening?
They’re the same!
What is it?
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Baptism or Christening is
the sacrament by which God adopts us as his
children and we come into the life of the Church.
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In Baptism, a person is made one in
Christ through the mystical washing of sin, symbolised in
the use of water.
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Baptism is about commitment to
follow Jesus and his teaching.
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Baptism is a commitment to a way of
life, and is not a right.
What about
Godparents?
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Godparents; or
SPONSORS, sponsor the baptismal candidate into the Church.
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For that reason,
they need to be baptised members of the Church.
Traditionally, it is two of
the same sex, one of the other. The minimum required is one.
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Choose well -
don’t choose because of what they might do for your child; but
rather, for the example and encouragement they will give.
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Godparents DO NOT
take custody of the children if something should happen.
This is something you need to work out in your will.
What is
required?
The
Parish will journey with the family. This will require interaction
with the Vicar, and a dedicated team of people in the Parish who
will pray, visit and encourage you as you move towards the day.
There is no fee for baptism - this is our privilege, and cannot be
bought!
When does it
happen?
Preferably, during one of the main services - either Saturday 6.30
PM or Sunday 9.30 AM, or by arrangement. Baptisms are a public
commitment to joining the Church - members of the Church will need
to be present.
What if I don’t
wish to make that sort of commitment?
The
Church also offers a dedication and blessing service. This can be
undertaken at home or in the Church. Please ask if you wish to
explore this further.
Is a
blessing service or a service by a civil celebrant the same as a
Baptism or Christening?
No.
Baptism or Christening is becoming a member of the Church.
How to begin?
Contact the Vicar via email
vicar@trinos.org.au or by phone
on (03) 9354 6575.
