Baptism
Why should I have my baby baptized?
When we baptize, we fulfill Jesus’ command, “Go therefore… baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” In response to this command, we baptize.
In birth, we join a fallen and needy human family. In baptism we are brought by God into his family, there to be loved, cared for and nourished by God. Through Water and the Word of God (coupled together in Baptism), God makes our new life a reality.
What are my responsibilities as a parent?
Baptism is the beginning of a lifelong experience of God’s loving care for his people. Baptism has a follow through to it called “nurture”. Living with God and his people, “we grow in faith, love and obedience to the will of God.”
As parents, your responsibility does not stop when your child is baptized. On the contrary, God has great plans for parents! You are partners with God to educate and guide your child. Your child belongs to Christ and you are to watch over your son or daughter on God’s behalf.
How do I schedule a baptism?
If you are planning a baptism, please connect with the church office or one of the pastors. Together with the pastors, you will pick out a date and set a time to meet together to talk through what baptism looks like for both you and your child. From there, the baptism will get scheduled and we will take care of the rest!
Please fill-out the Baptism Information Form (download below) so the church office can check the calendar and start preparing materials for your child's special day! Click below to download a copy or stop by the church office for a hardcopy. Questions? Contact the church office at 320-796-2522 or office@faithspicer.org
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