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Baptism
Local clergypeople are always happy to discuss infant and adult baptisms. A Service of Baptism will usually take place as part of regular worship on a Sunday morning.
The Church of Ireland recognises baptism by water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by other Christian traditions. Therefore, the Church will not rebaptise a person who has previously been baptised. Similarly, baptism in the Church of Ireland is regarded as equivalent to a baptism in many other Christian traditions.
With the baptism of children, it is desirable that parents are sponsors for their own children. Parents will often choose godparents with whom they will share the responsibility for bringing up a child in the Christian faith. Sponsors and godparents must be baptised Christians and at least two must be members of the Church of Ireland or a denomination in communion with the Church of Ireland.
Confirmation
Confirmation is an important rite at which those who have been baptised seek the blessing of the Holy Spirit for their growth as Christians. The confirmation candidates first confirm the promises of their baptism. Then the bishop lays hands on them, praying that God’s Spirit will confirm, strengthen and guide them to live out their faith in their everyday lives.
Confirmation classes usually begin in January each year. Candidates are expected to attend 12 classes as well as an optional retreat. Confirmation usually takes place in May or June each year.
Marriage
Planning your wedding day is an exciting time in your life, many congratulations!
The Church of Ireland Marriage Council website includes resources on marriage services and preparation.
Marriage in Church is governed by the law of the land, as well as by the liturgy and rules of the Church of Ireland. For example, one of the partners seeking marriage must be baptised, and one of you must be a member of the Church of Ireland or of a Church in full communion with the Church of Ireland, unless, in exceptional circumstances, a Bishop gives permission. Similarly, a marriage must take place in a church building, unless a Bishop gives permission, again in exceptional circumstances, for it to take place somewhere else.
In all instances, you will need to contact the local clergyperson of the church in which you hope to get married. You will then be able to have a conversation about marriage, what kind of wedding you are looking for, and also about making the arrangements for your special day. You should check to see if they are free before making a firm booking for your wedding reception venue.
Responsibility for dealing with all of the civil requirements necessary to get married rests with the couple. More information on the notification requirements, and the arrangements for registering a marriage are available below.
Funerals
There are generally two points of contact when arranging a funeral: the clergyperson who is going to be conducting the service; and the funeral director. In all cases, the first point of contact should be the local clergyperson.
It is important that the person who is arranging the funeral checks that the clergyperson is available before agreeing a time with the funeral director. A clergyperson will be able to advise on the content of the service using resources drawn from the Book of Common Prayer. It is possible for a funeral service to take the form of a communion service.
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