Weddings and Baptisms at Christ Church
We welcome the Baptism of infants and adults, and the many couples who choose to celebrate their Wedding at Christ Church.
We welcome the Baptism of infants and adults at Christ Church. One of the delights here is that people we marry in the Church bring their children back for Baptism. The Baptism of a child is an important day in the life of any family. At Christ Church we take that seriously too.
Parents are encouraged to appreciate the spiritual aspects of baptism and the responsibility that Christian parents have towards the faith development of their child. Our Parish clergy visit families in their homes to introduce them to the Baptism Service so that they are best able to make a decision which they understand and desire.
Families are offered the choice of either having the Baptism included in one of our main services or as a separate service [usually 12.15], and sometimes with another family baptism. Of course Baptism is not just for children. Adult enquirers are helped to make their own faith decision too.
Information or enquiries can be made with the Vicar.
Many couples choose Christ Church
for their wedding service and we are extremely pleased they do. They are
attracted by the setting, the famous church and word of mouth recommendations of
their friends.
The clergy take special care in
preparing couples for marriage. We work through the service together and explain
and plan with care to enhance
understanding
as well as offering low-key, non- threatening counselling. In-depth counselling
with one of our agencies can be offered if required.
Each service is seen as a sacrament and an opportunity to express the Faith of the bride and groom and their guests. What is important is that each couple establishes a relationship with Christ Church as their home parish. Many hours each week of clergy time are occupied with this ministry.
Arrangements for marriage services are made with the Vicar. The Church appreciates early notice of dates.
The Christ Church main door (facing Moorabool Street to the west) has three steps to enter, and the southern door (which opens into the church mid way along the main body of the Church) has two steps. Portable ramps are available at the Church at all services, and there is reserved parking for carers etc. alongside the Church.
There is car parking inside the church grounds (entry from McKillop Street) for all Sunday services, and throughout weekends, and limited parking during the week. Parking is also available in nearby streets, but check local signs as in most instances time limits apply, including at weekends.
