What are the common questions about baptism?
Baptism Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baptism?
- When should we have our baby baptized?
- Who can be godparents?
- Is a white dress or suit required?
- Is there a fee for Baptism?
- Can we use cameras and videos at Baptism?
What important lessons do we learn from Jesus baptism?
When we are baptized, we covenant to: Become members of Jesus’ church. Help others….If we keep our covenants, Heavenly Father covenants to:
- Forgive our sins.
- Give us many blessings.
- Give us daily guidance through the Holy Ghost.
- Give us eternal life. (See Gospel Principles, chapter 20.)
What is the importance of baptism in our life?
Baptism marks the personal identification with Christ When we come to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior, our lives become united to Christ’s life. We begin a journey of faith, united to Christ. We renounce service to sin and give our loyalty and service to Christ.
What do you say to a teenager to get baptized?
Examples
- “Warmest wishes on your baptism…and welcome to our community of faith.”
- “You’re getting baptized—and I’m feeling overjoyed for you!”
- “Rejoicing with you as you celebrate your baptism.
- “May you always remember this day, and may God’s joy, love and peace fill you through all your tomorrows.”
What are the 3 baptism questions?
1) “Have you put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?” … If so please answer “yes I have.” 2) “Is it your desire to turn from sin and know, trust and obey Jesus?” … If so answer …”Yes it is.” Additionally, you are welcome to say something to the church but are not expected or required to.
Can you baptize twice?
Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark (character) of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing the fruits of salvation. Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated.
Why is it important to baptize your child?
Because babies are born with original sin, they need baptism to cleanse them, so that they may become adopted sons and daughters of God and receive the grace of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that the kingdom of God also belongs to children (see Mt 18:4; Mk 10:14).
How does baptism incorporate us into the church?
Baptism is understood, therefore, as the total annulment of the sins of one’s past and the emergence of a totally innocent person. The newly baptized person becomes a member of the church and is incorporated into the body of Christ, thus becoming empowered to lead the life of Christ.
How often do we baptize youth?
Each quarter, we baptize youth who have made a profession of faith to accept and follow Jesus Christ as Savior. We do this during our Family Worship Service, each 5 th Sunday. After your child is registered for the baptism class, parents will be contacted by a baptism leader with further instructions.
How can we help our youth remember their baptisms?
I think it is important to help our youth remember their baptisms and consider the implications of them. Maybe on a day that our churches are baptizing someone, we can start with a simple conversation. Ask students who have been baptized to share what they remember about the experience.
What is the significance of a beginner’s baptism?
Baptism is a symbolic fresh start that can be a launching point into a life committed to a promise made with God. Alix Davidson Keller recently completed her Masters of Divinity at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. She served in youth ministry at Faith Baptist Church in Georgetown, KY for almost 5 years.
Where can I find the baptism study?
A link to the baptism study is included in this post for your convenience. If you misplace it, the baptism study can be found on a tab on the main page of both our Teach One Reach One (under “Lessons” tab) and Parenting Like Hannah websites. It’s free and we hope you use it frequently to study baptism with your students.