St Oswald's Anglican Church, 100 High Street, Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia

Baptism

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Thank you -

for your interest in Baptism. The requirements are not too hard and are chosen so that you can come to the Baptism service with confidence and hope for your child's Christian beginnings.

We ask that you -

• Worship with us for three or more occasions in the months leading to the Baptism. Service times are at 8.00 am and 10.00 am on Sundays. We have a Sunday Club for children at 10.00 am; and a children's room at the back of the Church.

• Read through the leaflets and discuss them together and with the Vicar.

• Come with the godparents ? if available ? to a rehearsal for the service in the week prior to the Baptism.

• Complete the application form and make a time with the Vicar for the rehearsal and the date of the Baptism. Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of each month at the 10.00 am Parish Eucharist.

St. Oswald's

- is part of the worldwide Communion (Network) of Anglican Churches. Anglican Churches hold to the faith of the ancient Church, are led by Bishops, practice the sacraments of Holy Baptism and the! Eucharist, and hold the Holy Scriptures as their guide for faith and life

- is a pilgrim people i.e. we believe life is a journey which is marked by various rites of passage, like Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage.

Baptism is the main and first way we are Initiated (or Introduced) into the Way of Jesus Christ. Every baptised person needs to grow in their trust in God and so release the gifts of God given in baptism.

Contact People

The Vicar, Rev Ken Hewlett 9885 1125
Churchwardens: Roma Pritchard 9885 2309, Gordon Ennis 9885 1042, Glenn Searle 9885 4987

Continuing Participation

The Vicar is happy to discuss with you ways of your growing in faith by way of a Regular Worship;

• Children's education groups;
• Social events;
• Church groups;
• Prayerfulness

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To print an "Application for Baptism" form or complete it online - click here.