A Thanksgiving Service is a celebration of God's gift of parenthood. It provides a special opportunity to thank God for the gift of your child. As mementos of the occasion you will be presented with a family candle, a Bible, and a certificate. Prayers will be said for your family and your child.  Choosing "God-parents" is not required for a Thanksgiving Service. but one or two friends who are committed to supporting your child as he/she grows up can act as "sponsors". There is an opportunity for parents and/or sponsors to add their own prayers to the service if they so wish.

Please note that this service is not the same as Infant Baptism because it does not formally mark your child's entrance into the community of the Christian faith, neither does it  require you to make a public declaration of your own personal faith in Jesus Christ or to make any promises regarding your ongoing and regular commitment to the life and worship of the Church. Some Christian parents opt for this service in preference to Holy Baptism as they want to positively affirm their faith in Jesus Christ while leaving baptism until later in their child's life.

There is no formal preparation for the Thanksgiving Service other than attendance at a mid-week Introductory Meeting at Holy Rood Church Centre. Thanksgiving Services in Crofton take place on a monthly basis at the 9.30 a.m. Family Service at Holy Rood Church.

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