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St Agnes Birch-in-Rusholme with St John with St Cyprian Longsight
Church of England Diocese of Manchester
The birth or adoption of a child is a cause for
celebration...

Many people are overcome by a sense of awe at the creation of new life and
want to express their thanks to God. This service provides an opportunity for
parents and families to give thanks for the birth or adoption of a child and to
pray for family life. It may be a private celebration at home or in hospital, or it
may be a public celebration in church, sometimes with a number of children.

This service is not the same as
Baptism (sometimes called Christening),
which is the sacrament of initiation into membership of the Church, the Body
of Christ.

Please contact the
parish priest if you would like to find out more about this
service.
Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
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