what steps do I need to take to get my daughter baptised? as much info is appreciated.?

Question

she's almost 2 and i would like to have her baptised but don't know what I need to do to go about this whole process.

wow... I am grateful for people to have taken the time to answer my question... but some of the answers I recieved I feel were about the beliefs that "you" have... for me to baptise my child is blessing my child to walk in a life of the lords path... I am not a consistant church goer.. but that is also a personal choice... as far as what denomination.. I am protenstant and so is her father... so that would be the fsith we would want our child to be blessed as... I do not believe that my daughter is a sinner... and find that horrible that people would assume that... my intentions were to find out what steps I need to take to have my daughter blessed under a certain religion... as far as going to church... that is a personal choice of mine... but may be considering changing that so my daughter and my family can have a stronger bond with our higher power. I am very disappointed that people would go so far as to add their own personal thoughts on a question about having my daughter blessed

Answer 1

I go to a Unitarian Church we do not do traditional baptisms we have blessing ceremonies for the baby. The parents can create whatever type of service they like and incorporate their families traditions. It's very cool.

Answer 2

First off, are you catholic? Second of all, is there a father there? Thirdly, do you have the godparents a male and a female selected, out of which at least one should be catholic. After you have all this under control, you will contact your chosen catholic church, and make arrangements for a meeting with the priest. Because, each church is different. Some require marriage, some don't, some require classes, some don't. It will be a hit and miss ordeal depending on your current status's. You will need a christening gown, and you will need the baby's first rosary, it will be blessed by the priest. You may obtain a guardian angel ornament that hangs over thee bed or on a wall near by, and it as well should be blessed by the priest. Then, once the date is set, you may send out invitations to your closest friends and family. Just remember, the godmother and the godfather, are held accountable to see to it that the child is raised knowing about God and will help lead the child in the proper direction in life, it's not just a one time thing, its not just a title. In the event of an emergency, where death of parents could occur, and there isn't family to take the child, the godmother and godfather are in charge of raising that child as well. Good luck, and congratulations.

Answer 3

You didn't mention what denomination that you are. I can't speak about any denomination but Baptist, but I know that we believe that a person is not supposed to be baptised until they have become saved. At 2, she doesn't understand what being saved means, and is protected by God because she is under the age of accountability. Being baptised at this age would really not do anything for her from a religious standpoint, since she has never actually accepted Jesus into her heart and been saved.

However, you could have her dedicated. I did this with my daughter when she was a few months old. This meant that my husband and I, and my family were dedicating ourselves to the Christian upbringing of her, and everyone in the church dedicated themselves to help in her spiritual upbringing. However, once she is old enough to understand, she will need to accept Jesus and be baptised.

Answer 4

It depends on what you mean by baptism. I assume you mean getting her sprinkled with water in a church service, and having god - parents etc. If that's the case then you would need to check with the church you want her to get baptised in. It usually involves making a commitment to bring her up in that faith / tradition. However, (and I don't want to be rude) you need to ask yourself why you want to do this? Do you go church normally, do you believe or is it some kind of 'good luck charm so to speak?

Baptism in the bible is full immersion following repentance of sin, and a personal profession faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Thus, at the age of two I think she is a bit young to understand and make the decision necessary for baptism as I believe it should be practiced. But I respect your beliefs so will leave the choice up to you.

Answer 5

Go to a catholic church in your town in which you like and talk to the priest. He will tell you the details and things that you have to do to go about doing this for a child your age. The best time to go is probably on a day during the week that they have church instead of Sunday. Sundays are a busy day. Catholic churches usually have church on Wednesday too. Sometimes, tues and thurs too.

Answer 6

Depends on your denomination. If you're Catholic, you need to contact the church secretary who can tell you when the next Baptism preparation classes start. Then you'll need to register and complete the classes and they'll walk you through everything.

Other denominations I can't help you with.

Answer 7

Your best bet is to call either the church you attend or a local church and ask them what the process is as it varies by church and denomination as well.

Answer 8

you get baptised to be cleansed of your sins. your daughter has commited no sins at this age since she is not yet at the age of accountability. more appropriate would be a dedication where you would dedicate her to the Lord. by the way never in the Bible did they sprinkle anyone with water. they were always immersed in the water. if however you want to do it because of manmade rules and tradition then talk to someone who is more familiar with manmade rules that are not found in the Bible like a catholic priest.

Answer 9

if you do not know about the process, then it brings up other questions? like why are you having her baptized? like are you a churchgoer in that faith? because this is a question for your priest, and if you are not going and practicing that religion then why do you want her baptized? I'm a little confused, and if you do practice that faith and go to church regular then why have you waited until she is two? Do you know what it means to be baptized, you really need to talk to a priest about such things and rethink your decision

Answer 10

well if u don't have a church then fine one near u and talk to the pastor or minister and he'll give ur all the details