

Planning a wedding? Arranging a baptism or confirmation? Or organising a funeral?
What follows is intended both as general introduction to the Church of England’s understanding of Christian initiation and as a guide to the services of Baptism, Confirmation and Affirmation of Baptismal Faith.
It is designed to be read straight through, but if you are looking for specific information it may be helpful to know that the site is structured as follows:
For a more general overview of baptism
Information about Baptism and also about the service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child.
Background information about Confirmation.
Background information about the Affirmation of Baptismal Faith.
Information on what to do if you want to take things further.