Baptism is preceded by a time of learning and preparation. Adults and older children attend preparation sessions and make the baptismal vows themselves. 

For baptism of young children or infants, parents take the baptismal vows on their behalf, and make promises to raise these children in the faith and fellowship of the church.  In this case, the parents attend the preparation sessions.

We baptise infants and young children based on scriptural teaching about the covenantal understanding of baptism, the precedent in scripture of baptizing the entire household of those who accepted the message of salvation and based on the uniform practice of the church up until 500 years ago.

If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child, we encourage you to attend worship at St. Barnabas, so that you can get to know the community in which you will be living out your baptismal vows.  At some point, you may then contact our parish office by telephone or email to express you interest in baptism.

If you would like more information about the decision to baptise your child/infant in the context of today’s culture, please see the attached booklet.

Baptism Booklet