BAPTISM
Christian baptism (commonly known as christening) marks the beginning of a lifetime’s journey as a disciple of Christ. It is a sacrament – an outward symbol (washing with water) which demonstrates an inner reality (commitment to Christ). People may be baptised as adults or as children. When children are baptised their parents and godparents make promises for them:
* to care for the children and pray for them
* to bring them up in the Christian faith
* to set them an example of Christian living
* to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and if you are resident in the parish and/or a regular member of S Hilda's, we would be delighted to speak further to you about baptism. Baptisms are usually held on Sundays. At least a couple of months' notice is usually needed to make the preparations. For further details please contact
Fr Darren Percival, Interim Parish Priest, on 07505539894.
* to bring them up in the Christian faith
* to set them an example of Christian living
* to bring them to church
If you feel that you can make these promises, and if you are resident in the parish and/or a regular member of S Hilda's, we would be delighted to speak further to you about baptism. Baptisms are usually held on Sundays. At least a couple of months' notice is usually needed to make the preparations. For further details please contact
Fr Darren Percival, Interim Parish Priest, on 07505539894.
WEDDINGS & WEDDING BLESSINGS
Marriage in church offers a couple the opportunity to make their vows in the presence of God and his people, and to receive his blessing on their married life. Weddings are held in daylight hours throughout the year.
Who can be married at S Hilda's?
The legal situation on marriage is being reviewed by the Church of England, but at present those who wish to be married should either be resident in the parish, on the church Electoral Roll, or have a strong association with the parish If either of those is impossible, a form of licence may be sought, but this is a complicated and expensive process. S Hilda's does not allow for the re-marriage of those who have been divorced.
Wedding Blessings
‘A Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving after Civil Marriage’ – or more informally, a ‘Wedding Blessing’ is a service in which a couple who are already married celebrate their marriage and pray for God’s blessing.
For further information please contact Priest in Charge
Father Darren Percival, SSC, Tel: 07960 555609, email: [email protected]
Who can be married at S Hilda's?
The legal situation on marriage is being reviewed by the Church of England, but at present those who wish to be married should either be resident in the parish, on the church Electoral Roll, or have a strong association with the parish If either of those is impossible, a form of licence may be sought, but this is a complicated and expensive process. S Hilda's does not allow for the re-marriage of those who have been divorced.
Wedding Blessings
‘A Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving after Civil Marriage’ – or more informally, a ‘Wedding Blessing’ is a service in which a couple who are already married celebrate their marriage and pray for God’s blessing.
For further information please contact Priest in Charge
Father Darren Percival, SSC, Tel: 07960 555609, email: [email protected]
REGISTER SEARCHES
We only have records of Baptisms and Weddings for about the last 10 years at S Hilda's - if you are researching family history further back than this, contact the West Yorkshire Joint Archive Services HQ at Morley where the Leeds archive is based.
[email protected] or Contact Stephen Savage .
