The Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is a beautiful and profound sacrament that brings alive and expresses our desire to follow Jesus in life and in faith.

The Christian Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is one of the most beautiful and life-giving sacraments of the Anglican Church. It is a moment filled with joy, meaning and hope, as we celebrate God’s love and our desire to walk in the way of Jesus. In Baptism we see a powerful sign of new life, a beginning, a belonging, and a promise that God’s Spirit will be with us always.

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Taking The Next Steps

If you feel that God is drawing you towards Baptism for yourself or your child, we would love to walk this journey with you. If you are looking for a Baptism in Camp Hill, The Church of the Annunciation parish community delights in welcoming new members into the family of God, and we would be honoured to support you in this step of faith.

Arranging a Baptism is simple:

Contact Reverend Quinn Humphreys directly on 07 3398 5944. Or download and complete the Inquiry Form below and email it to us at camphill@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

When a child is baptised, parents and Godparents stand and make promises on their behalf. They commit to nurturing that child in faith, guiding them in prayer, and helping them to discover what it means to live as a follower of Christ. These promises are not made in isolation but in the presence of the wider church family. Baptism is always a celebration of community – a reminder that none of us walk the journey of faith alone, but together, strengthened by the love and prayers of others.

A Baptism service may take place during any of our regular worship gatherings. It includes three deeply symbolic actions:

Immersion in or sprinkling with water – the Baptism itself, symbolising cleansing, renewal and new life in Christ.
Anointing with holy oil – often called Christening, marking the child as Christ’s own, precious and beloved.
A joyful welcome from the congregation – as the newest member of God’s family is embraced with prayer, blessing and encouragement.

Click the links below to download the Church of the Annunciation Baptism Application. Once you click the link the file will download automatically. Check your downloads folder for the document or PDF.

Download Baptism Application PDF

Download Baptism Application DOC

Why Choose Baptism?

There are many reasons families and individuals come to the waters of Baptism. Perhaps these words reflect what is stirring in your heart:

We long for our child to grow up knowing the love and peace of Jesus.
We want our child to belong to a Christian community, surrounded by encouragement, prayer and support.
We are seeking to deepen our own faith as we raise our child, learning alongside them what it means to follow Christ.
We treasure the gift of being part of a church family, where people of faith can walk with us and support us in life’s joys and challenges.
We hope our child, in time, will make their own thoughtful and informed choice to live as a disciple of Jesus.

Got a Question About Baptism?

If you have a question about Baptisms or The Church of the Annunciation please contact the Reverend Quinn Humphreys on (07) 3398 5944 or via email at camphill@anglicanchurchsq.org.au.

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