'The Journey'
to God

Initiating people into God's loving ways is the most precious gift with which we have been entrusted.

When adults come to faith everyone can see how important becoming a Christian is.

Like anything worthwhile, (like getting married for example) it happens slowly and in stages.

First, a person finds something that they like about us, and begins to make enquiry. (A first date, getting to know someone)

Then when they have decided that Christian life might be for them, a period of formation and, during Lent, intense formation follows.

Formation follows the Christian 'Five Fold Path' of (a) prayer, (b) worship, (c) bible reading, (d) care for one another and (e) resisting evil and looking at the whole of life as a call from God. This formation follows the pattern of 'Do first, then think about it'.

After a person has been baptized they reflect on what has happned for another 50 days (from Easter until Pentecost). Then they are full members of the Church and exercise their gifts for the benefit of everyone.

What about Babies?

Babies are most welcome in the Church. Parents and members of our congregation make the promises on behalf of their children to bring them up in the Christian Faith and to be members of the Church.

For those who do not wish to make these promises, there is a range of services for the Naming and Blessing of young people. For more information go to our link 'Namings and Blessings'

For those who feel infant baptism is the right path, download an article about infant Baptism.

For more information about Christian Initiation, infant baptism, or the Christian way of life, contact Father Paul Dalzell on 5772 1053 or 0437 177 150. You can also contact us at frpaul AT alexanglicans DOT org