{"id":387,"date":"2025-05-02T14:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stedwardskettering.org.uk\/?page_id=387"},"modified":"2025-05-02T15:38:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:38:29","slug":"baptism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stedwardskettering.org.uk\/?page_id=387","title":{"rendered":"Baptism"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"387\" class=\"elementor elementor-387\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-414fc9f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"414fc9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca4369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"eca4369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfcaf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bfcaf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Baptism<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0079ea0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0079ea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e071e7f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e071e7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f58fc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f58fc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"220\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"220\">Baptism at St Edward\u2019s Church<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"398\">Thank you for considering Baptism for your child at St Edward\u2019s Church. Before we share the practical steps, we invite you to reflect on the meaning of what you are requesting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"625\"><strong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"454\">Baptism is more than a tradition, it is a Sacrament<\/strong>, a sacred moment where God\u2019s invisible grace is made visible. Through Baptism, your child is welcomed into the Christian community and begins a lifelong journey of faith.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e401d3a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e401d3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca3433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ca3433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"661\">Preparing for Baptism<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"758\">To help you prepare for this important occasion, we ask that families take the following steps:<\/p><h4><strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"793\">1. Attend Mass Regularly<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1007\">We ask that you attend <strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"865\">Mass every weekend for at least two months<\/strong> before the preparation meeting. This helps you become more familiar with our faith community and strengthens your connection with the Church.<\/p><h4><strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1049\">2. Attend a Preparation Meeting<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1236\">A <strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1085\">Baptism Preparation Meeting<\/strong> is required and is held on the <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1158\">first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM<\/strong> in the church. (Please check the parish newsletter for any schedule changes.)<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1397\">You only need to attend one session. If one parent is unavailable due to childcare or work commitments, we ask that <strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1377\">at least one parent<\/strong> attend the meeting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec6375 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ec6375\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c480798 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c480798\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1431\">Booking the Baptism<\/strong><\/h3><h4><strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1457\">Choosing a Date<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1676\">Baptisms usually take place on <strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1502\">Saturdays<\/strong>. When you are ready to schedule your child\u2019s baptism, please propose <strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1604\">2\u20133 possible dates and times<\/strong>. This flexibility helps us find a suitable slot in the church calendar.<\/p><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1703\"><strong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1703\">Getting the Form<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1881\">Please speak to <strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1760\">Fr. Gregory before or after any Mass<\/strong> to request the Baptism Registration Form, which can also be emailed to you. The form includes important details such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1941\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1909\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1909\">Your child\u2019s full name<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1941\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1941\">The names of two godparents<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2264\"><strong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1980\">Please complete the form legibly.<\/strong> If handwriting is difficult to read, type it, print it, and return it to the <strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2074\">parish house<\/strong> (not electronically, and not at the preparation meeting). This ensures accurate entry into the official parish register. <strong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2264\">Illegible forms will delay the issuing of a Baptism certificate.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2264\">You can also directly download the form from the link below:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e240b50 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e240b50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/stedwardskettering.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Baptism-Registration-Form-St.-Edwards-Kettering.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download the Baptism Registration Form<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5fdf7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d5fdf7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df0961c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df0961c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2304\"><strong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2304\">On the Day of the Baptism<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2319\">Please bring:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2446\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2383\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2383\">A <strong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2341\">white candle<\/strong> (a simple one from a supermarket is fine)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2446\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2446\">A <strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2414\">white garment or cloth<\/strong> to symbolize new life in Christ<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\" \/><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2477\"><strong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2477\">About Godparents<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2738\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2518\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2518\">You must choose <strong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2515\">two godparents<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2620\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2620\">Both should be <strong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2559\">baptised Christians<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2617\">at least one must be a practising Roman Catholic<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2738\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2738\">Additional <strong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2646\">sponsors<\/strong> may be included as witnesses, but only two names can be entered into the official register.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\" \/><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2768\"><strong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2768\">A Sacred Moment<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"3014\">As your family and friends arrive for the ceremony, please remind them that they are entering the <strong data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2884\">House of God<\/strong>. A respectful silence is encouraged while waiting. This is a time for prayer and quiet reflection for your child and your family.<\/p><hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3019\" \/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3142\">For any questions or to begin the process, please speak with <strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3097\">Fr. Gregory<\/strong> after Mass or contact the <strong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3141\">parish office<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3232\">We look forward to walking with you as your child is welcomed into the Christian family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baptism Baptism at St Edward\u2019s Church Thank you for considering Baptism for your child at St Edward\u2019s Church. Before we share the practical steps, we invite you to reflect on the meaning of what you are requesting. Baptism is more than a tradition, it is a Sacrament, a sacred moment where God\u2019s invisible grace is made visible. Through Baptism, your child is welcomed into the Christian community and begins a lifelong journey of faith. Preparing for Baptism To help you prepare for this important occasion, we ask that families take the following steps: 1. Attend Mass Regularly We ask that you attend Mass every weekend for at least two months before the preparation meeting. This helps you become more familiar with our faith community and strengthens your connection with the Church. 2. Attend a Preparation Meeting A Baptism Preparation Meeting is required and is held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the church. (Please check the parish newsletter for any schedule changes.) You only need to attend one session. If one parent is unavailable due to childcare or work commitments, we ask that at least one parent attend the meeting. Booking the Baptism Choosing a Date Baptisms usually take place on Saturdays. When you are ready to schedule your child\u2019s baptism, please propose 2\u20133 possible dates and times. This flexibility helps us find a suitable slot in the church calendar. Getting the Form Please speak to Fr. Gregory before or after any Mass to request the Baptism Registration Form, which can also be emailed to you. The form includes important details such as: Your child\u2019s full name The names of two godparents Please complete the form legibly. If handwriting is difficult to read, type it, print it, and return it to the parish house (not electronically, and not at the preparation meeting). This ensures accurate entry into the official parish register. Illegible forms will delay the issuing of a Baptism certificate.\u00a0 You can also directly download the form from the link below: Download the Baptism Registration Form On the Day of the Baptism Please bring: A white candle (a simple one from a supermarket is fine) A white garment or cloth to symbolize new life in Christ About Godparents You must choose two godparents. Both should be baptised Christians, and at least one must be a practising Roman Catholic. Additional sponsors may be included as witnesses, but only two names can be entered into the official register. A Sacred Moment As your family and friends arrive for the ceremony, please remind them that they are entering the House of God. A respectful silence is encouraged while waiting. This is a time for prayer and quiet reflection for your child and your family. For any questions or to begin the process, please speak with Fr. Gregory after Mass or contact the parish office. 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