St John's Church Watford
Baptisms at St John's
At St John's Church, we are delighted to welcome children and adults for baptism. Baptism is the first step on a lifelong journey of Christian faith it is the sacrament for joining the church and incorporation into Christ.
Baptism is sometimes referred to as Christening; they are the same thing just with different names. Baptism can happen at any age although traditionally, in the Church of England, children are baptised at a young age, supported by Godparents.
In baptism, God calls us out of darkness into his marvellous light. To follow Christ means dying to sin and rising to new life with Him.
Baptism is a wonderful time for family and friends to gather to greet a new child and to promise to support and nurture them on life's journey. At Baptism promises are made to raise the child to know that God loves them, and to help them to follow Jesus as a member of the Church.
We believe that God's love is available to all, regardless. If you wish to be baptised or if you wish to bring your child for baptism, please do get in touch.
Our Frequently Asked Questions section contains further information about baptisms, who is eligible, and what happens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our list of FAQs answer many common questions about baptisms at St John's.
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If you would like more information about being baptised, or having your child baptised at St John's, then please contact us.
Upcoming Services and Events
Monday 9th February
8.00am - Morning Prayer
Tuesday 10th February
5.30pm - Evening Prayer
Wednesday 11th February
10.00am - Said Mass with Lectio Divina
Thursday 12th February
7.30pm - Said Mass, Exposition and Benediction
Friday 13th February
5.30pm - Evening Prayer
Sunday 15th February
The Sunday next before Lent
10.30am - Parish Mass with Hymns
Beetle Drive and Pancakes Social
The countdown is on for Shrove Tuesday (17th February) and we can't wait for an evening of rolled dice, flipped pancakes, community fellowship, and delicious food!
Low-cost tickets for our community meal before the event kicks off are available here.
We'd love for you to join us from 5.30pm for the meal, and then 6.45 to 8pm for the Beetle Drive and pancakes! You don't have to be a regular attendee at St John's to join, all are most welcome.
Ash Wednesday
Join us for our Ash Wednesday services as we enter a time of reflection, repentance and renewal with prayer and ashes as a reminder of God's grace and mercy.
Wednesday 18th February
10am and 7pm