DUE to circumstances of godparents living overseas I have put off my son’s baptism until now (he is 4). However, because his godparents are only on a short visit this summer, the only Sunday they have is the third Sunday of a month. My parish baptisms take place on the 4th Sunday and the Revd Paul Parks told me it would have to be that Sunday or a baptism by proxy. As we have been waiting for them to come back and celebrate with us, I do not want a baptism by proxy so my son is unable to be baptized. Who said the clergy were welcoming?
Lorraine Ferre
by email
Revd Parks confirmed in conversation that policy of his church has recently changed to encourage baptisms to take place within the family of the church at a family service, Ed.
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