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Baptism Question
So.. I would like to have DD baptized but have no idea how to go about doing this. We do not belong to a church and I was not baptized as a child due to differences of religion between the two families.
How would I go about doing this? or am I out of luck?
TIA!
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Re: Baptism Question
It all depends on where you want to go. Is there a denomination you fit best with? This is the first & most important thing to find out as being baptized is not just about water on the head but a commitment that you will raise your child in a Christian home. Plus it's never to late to be baptized I have seen where the parents are baptized at the same time as the kids, which I think is really cool.
Some churches might like you to be baptized some don't. I know that when Mr.A was Baptized they never asked when or if DH was baptized, Aiden was baptized in my old "home" church.
Edit: Sorry I keep forgetting this
This exactly. But if there is a church you have in mind, just call the pastor or priest and ask. It doesn't ever hurt to ask.
i don't know this for certain - so i could be wrong, but i think most churches want you to be a member (or at least a regular attender) in order to be baptized/have someone baptized - as a pp mentioned, having to do with raising the child in a christian home... but like i said, i could be wrong, different denominations don't do everything the same way, i'm sure.
that being said, our pastor just gave a sermon on baptism, since they're doing a bunch tomorrow at the church picnic tomorrow, and he stated that biblically, anyone can do the baptizing, as long as they, too, are a believer. i had never thought of that, but it makes sense.
and you can get baptized at anytime - in fact all of the baptisms recorded in the bible, none mention babies being baptized. i wasn't until i was 16. it's just as meaningful in adulthood as childhood.
good luck!
I know at our church you DO NOT have to be a member (we attend a lutheran church and are not members even though we go regularly). They want you to attend a class which is 2-3 hours and then they will baptize you or your baby. We will have our daughter baptized there this year after she is born.
I have never been to a non-denominational church or a lutheran church that requires you to be a member. If there are a few churches you are interested in, I would call them and ask or if you are interested in attending the church, try a couple out and go from there! From my experience, many churches are more than happy to help you with this. The church secretary can also be very helpful with information!
Good Luck!
eep - major preggo brain attack. now that i think about it, my church required me to be baptized in order TO become a member; i got it all backwards. SO sorry. (i feel so air-headed!)