Baptisms

Baptism is a sacrament, a physical means of receiving God’s invisible grace and salvation. Water connected to the Word—God’s saving promise in Jesus Christ—is at the center of the baptismal celebration. God’s Love is poured out in abundance on those who receive this gift of grace that welcomes us into the body of Christ, the Church. People of all ages are welcome in the waters of Baptism. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. (Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16)

The Christian community celebrates God’s gift of baptism in a number of ways. At Fredsville the sacrament of Baptism normally takes place in the midst of the worshiping assembly on Sunday, in baptism we are made one with Christ and with the whole people of God. On behalf of the whole church, we promise support to new sisters and brothers, confess the faith with them, and welcome them into the body of Christ. 

Although a person is baptized once, the gift of baptism continues throughout a Christian’s life. 

The ongoing nurture of that faith is part of the congregation’s ministries of formation, education, service, and evangelical witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Baptismal Promises of Parents, Sponsors & Congregation

As you bring your children to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities: 
      to live with them among God's faithful people,
      bring them to the word of God and the holy supper,
      teach them the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments,
      place in their hands the holy scriptures,
      and nurture them in faith and prayer,
      so that your children may learn to trust God,
      proclaim Christ through word and deed,
      care for others and the world God made,
      and work for justice and peace.
Do you promise to help your children grow in the Christian faith and life?