What steps are involved in getting a Christian baptism?

Answer 1

Of course you must have faith in order to be baptized, or to have your children baptized as certain denominations will do, but regular church attendance may also be a requirement to show that you're sincere about your faith and seek the company of other believers on a regular basis.

The next step would be to approach your minister/pastor/priest, and express your desire to be baptized. Normally they will schedule an appointment with you to review the meaning of baptism as applied to that particular faith group, and if you agree with the tenets explained to you, then you'll be scheduled for a baptism which may be public or private.

Public baptisms are the most common, and if you are getting baptized as an adult, you'll be instructed as to how the baptism will be performed -- by immersion, pouring or sprinkling depending on your faith group. If you are having your infant baptized, pouring or sprinkling will be the method, and this will also be done with the congregation witnessing.

Denominations with an informal format will generally have the pastor doing most of the speaking with comments and specific questions for you regarding your faith as a public testimony. More liturgical denominations will have responsive readings but will also have specific questions for you to answer, whether for yourself or your child if an infant baptism is being performed.

Typically no "party" is held after the baptism, although friends may arrange a celebration separately. You may wish to ask the pastor about this when he/she meets with you.

You also may wish to ask about "logistical" issues such as garments, candles, towels, dress for the occasion, who may accompany you, and other items you might not be sure about. Take notes, and make sure you're in place and on time!

Good luck, and congratulations!

Answer 2

Steps To Baptism

Answer 3

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Marriage was originally a man and a woman coming together to begin a relationship that included sex. There were religious ideas, e.g., for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, the idea is that God created a human being, who was divided into male, and female - Adam and Eve. Marriage is the two becoming one flesh again. Over time, a couple really in love would want to declare this, and doing so in front of a priest/holy person gave these declarations gravitas, so, over time, a religious ceremony became the norm. As there were often marriage "contracts," there were also legal implications, so, again, over time, the state became involved. In many countries, there are 2 marriage ceremonies, the civil one, and the religious one. In North America, we usually combine the two (e.g., religious officiants are given specific civil powers regarding marriage). Until recently, it was Churches who decided who could marry or not. With the gay marriage laws in many places, the State has taken over much of this. But, the State CANNOT dictate to a Church who they can marry. E.g., in Canada where gay marriage is legal, marriage commissioners are pretty much obligated to carry out the ceremony, but, church leaders are not. In some places, baptism was part of the civil structure. E.g., in the Province of Quebec, until the early 1960's, it was the baptismal certificate that proved birth, not a birth certificate. Quebec did not use birth certificates, relying solely on the baptismal ones. For Christians, at least. However, again, the government could not compel the Church to baptize, or not baptize anyone, but, they officially recognized those people who were baptized by a church. In some ways, despite the separation of Church and State, they can co-operate. E.g., the drinking age in Canada is 18 in 3 provinces, and 19 everywhere else. But, Christian children may have wine at Communion celebrations. Granted, they, like the adults, are only getting a sip. Strictly speaking, this is totally illegal under provincial liquor laws, but, it is tolerated, and in fact, no-one has ever even questioned it that I know of. Religion is part of life, and governments know that. In general, governments leave religious things to the religions, although this can lead to problems. E.g., in Whitehorse, Yukon, there is a separate school system that is publicly funded, but, run by the Catholic Church. A student there officially came out as gay, which is totally allowable, and protected under Territorial law, but, condemned by the Church. So, now what? The Church is against homosexuality, but, the laws tolerate it, and protect students like this boy. The school is Church run, but, publicly funded. The matter is causing quite the controversy at the moment!

Answer 4

A baptism is just a public profession of faith. Some churches require you to go to classes, others just have you show up. The church that I went to was in California and we did baptisms at the beach during church picnics.

Pretty much you need to ask Jesus to be your savior and get ready to walk the walk. Baptism is for you to show God that you are serious because you are willing to tell other people that you've made the commitment.

Answer 5

You first have to consider what denominational teaching you want to follow. Baptism, while fundamental as a Christian sacrament, is one of the major dividing points of the Christian faith. Every denomination has a different theology about what baptism means, how it should be done, and who can participate. It is not a trivial thing. each denomination can point to doctrine and scripture to give their point of view validity and authority.

Research churches by what they believe in baptism and you will have one of the best indicators of what faith or denomination you will want to be part of.

Answer 6

All who come to God in The Way He prescribes will receive His free gift of Salvation. at that time The Holly Spirit will indwell the new believer. That is called the Baptizim of The Spirit.... Then, whenyou are ready to make you public statement of faith you may meet with a Christian Pastor or lay leader and he will go over some basics of The Faith and explain the meaning of Baptizim to you... Then you sill be baptized in a public cerimony. this is usualy during a regular Service, or some churches have days setaside for several to be baptized at once... some do it in rivers or ponds... most now do it indoors..... a funny thing on the day I was Baptized there were 5 of us and they had left the heater in the font overnight and set way to high... it was not to bad for us being baptized but the poor pastor was a bit red when he got out...

Answer 7

Getting a Christian baptism? Asking a pastor to baptize you. The reason for baptism, though, is to show publicly that you are a follower of Jesus Christ (realize you're a sinner and can only be saved by Christ's substitutionary death on the cross and ask God to save you.).

Answer 8

In my church, accepting Christ as your Savior is the only requirement to getting baptized. Other churches have their own restrictions, but since baptism is an outward example of the cleansing that happens inside your heart when you accept Christ, accepting Him is the only prerequisite.

Answer 9

I agree. The government should have no right in religious ceremonies and gay couples should have all the legal rights as a married couple should they wish to do so. I also agree that the religious would not want the government dictating other religious ceremonies, so the government should not be involved in marriage.

Answer 10

Join a Church Of Christ or Baptist church; and they will set a day for you to be Baptized.

I was baptized December 5th 1965 in the Rocastle River. That water was SUPER cold.