Each year some 120 infants are baptized at English Martyrs along with a number of school age children and adults.

For children of catholic parents, the baptisms normally take place on the last Sunday of the month following a two week programme of preparation for the parents and godparents. This programme of preparation takes place once a week in the two weeks leading up to the end of the month and is based on a video series exploring the role of the Church and the family in the life of the child - the key theme is "Wanting the best for your child". It allows for time for conversation and discussion around the themes of choosing a name for the child, choosing godparents, prayer and so on.

Application forms are available at the back of the church for the baptism programme. For older children (those aged 7 and above) a separate programme is in place as outlined here.