A Christening is the first step on an amazing journey with God, parents, godparents, friends, family and the church.

Christening is another word for Baptism. Some churches will use the word ‘baptism’ and some the word ‘christening’.

Anyone can get in touch with a church to find about having their child christened. You don't’ have to have been christened yourself, and you don't have to have been a regular churchgoer.

You have a right to be Christened in the parish church where you live.  If you are hoping for a Christening in a different church this is sometimes possible though in the first instance, you will need to contact you local vicar.

To find out more about choosing a Church of England christening click here. 

To find out more about getting baptized as an adult or young person click here

For Aldwark, Alne, Brafferton, Myton on Swale, Thormanby and Tollerton please contact:
The Revd Carmel Gittens Tel: 01347 833437

For Easingwold and Raskelf please contact:  
The Revd Margaret Young Tel: 01347 821394

For Farlington, Marton on the Forest, Sheriff Hutton, Stillington and Sutton on the Forest please contact: 
The Revd Stephen Whiting Tel: 01347 810251

For Brandsby, Carlton Husthwaite, Coxwold, Crayke, Husthwaite, Wass and Yearsley
please contact:
The Revd Liz Hassall Tel: 01347 822809 or The Revd Stephen Pope Tel: 07816 168735

For Shipton please contact:
The Revd Trevor Gant. Tel: 01904 527423
For Skelton and Newton on Ouse please contact:
The Revd Malcolm Wainwright. Tel: 01904 471351 

For Strensall please contact:
The Revd Martin Harrison Tel: 01904 490683