Who can be baptised in Warnham?
We gladly baptise anybody who lives in the parish, or who has a meaningful connection with St Margaret’s Church.
Adults wishing to be baptised must either live in the Parish of Warnham or have worshipped regularly (at least once a month) in the Church for six months.
For children you must meet one of the following criteria:
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Your parents live in the Parish of Warnham.
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Your parents are on the Church electoral (membership) roll.
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Your parents have attended Church at least once a month for six months or at least twice a month for three months before
your christening.
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You go to Warnham Primary School.
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You have been a member of a church club for children or young people for at least a year.
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Your grandparents are on the Church electoral (membership) roll and have been to Church at least once a month for twelve
months before your christening: and your parents can demonstrate that they are in touch with their local church and that the clergy there are aware that you are being baptised in
Warnham.
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Your grandparents live in the Parish; your parents live abroad and are able to demonstrate that they are not within
reasonable reach of a Christian church in communion with the Church of England.