Marriage and Baptism

Sub-sections: Marriage - Baptism

Getting Married or having your child Baptised?

You've come to the right place! If you live in the parish of St John’s (he’s our saint, by the way) or if you are on the electoral roll of the church you have a right to be married here or get your children baptised here.

First you need to come to the parish office any Saturday morning between 10.30 and 12. That’s when you can discuss dates and details. There are, of course, one or two forms to fill in but it’s all pretty simple.

Baptisms are usually conducted on the third Sunday of the month at 12 noon or (if a second service is needed) at 12.45. Remember that Godparents (a minimum of two – one of each sex) must be Baptised already.

The family and the Godparents must come to a preparation session normally held on the Saturday morning before the Baptism. This is an opportunity to remind ourselves about the meaning of Baptism and the promises that will be made on the child’s behalf. There is no charge for Baptisms of adults or children.

Weddings are normally conducted on Saturdays. Other days can be arranged by agreement but it might be hard to organise a choir or bellringers. One of the couple must live in the parish.

If one of you has been married before we can’t promise to conduct a wedding until you have seen one of the priests and a copy of the Decree Absolute has been put on file.

There is a booking fee of £20 and all fees must be paid one month before the date of the wedding.