We love baptisms at St Thomas Anglican! Baptism is not only a sign of profession of faith in Christ, and mark of difference, whereby Christians are separated from others, but it is also a sign of regeneration or new birth. Those that are baptized are grafted into the Church: receive the promises of forgiveness of sin, are adopted to be sons and daughters of God by the Holy Spirit, are visibly signed and sealed - confirmed in faith.

The baptism of young children is a Christian sacrament for Christian parents. It is a way to acknowledge God’s promises to your child and welcome your child into God's covenant family, as we await the fulfillment of faith in them. As well, the parents and godparents make very serious promises to raise the child up in a godly manner.

Adult baptism, although often described as “believer’s baptism,” carries the same significance as the baptism of children. It is typically initiated by individuals who have received Jesus Christ as their Savior and have made a decision to be obedient to the command of Christ through a public declaration. In Mark 16:16, Jesus said: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

Services of holy baptism for both children and adults are scheduled regularly throughout the year. If you are interested in having your child baptized, or if you wish to be baptized yourself, contact the church office.