Tour of St Peter and All Souls 2008

As you come into the main body of the church you will find to your right and left a 'stoop' which is filled with water. This is the 'holy water' which is used in the church as a sign of blessing. It reminds us of the water of baptism, blessed and used to give life to those becoming members of the church. Having the water at the door recalls the fact that, in keeping with tradition, the baptismal font would once have been placed there, at the entrance. We make the sign of the cross to remind ourselves of our own welcome into the family of God through baptism