Can I have my infant/baby baptized?
No, we don’t practice infant/baby baptism. Read about why and an awesome alternative here.
How old does a child need to be before he/she is baptized?
That depends. We believe that baptism is something a person does after they’ve made a personal decision to follow Jesus. If a child has clearly made that decision, then they’re probably old enough for baptism.
Does a child need to meet any requirements for baptism?
Just two. 1) They need to attend the Baptism Class. We want every child to fully understand why they are getting baptized. 2) They need to have made a decision to become a Christ Follower. We have found that many children get baptized two early. Either they didn’t understand why we practice baptism or possibly a parent encouraged them to get baptism before they know what it is. Because baptism is something that happens after a person becomes a Christ follower, we expect that children have made that decision before they are baptized. However, this is not a requirement to attend the class. In fact, we thoroughly explain how to become a Christ follower at our Baptism Class.
Who will baptize my child?
How about you? If you’re ready, we believe that the best possibly person to baptize a child is someone who’s had a great deal of influence on that child. Perhaps that is you. Maybe it’s a grandparent or the child’s small group leader. Otherwise, someone from the Kids Quest staff will be honored to baptize your child.
What if I want to baptized too? Can I be baptized with my child?
Absolutely. Your whole family can be baptized together. If you are planning to be baptized with your child, don’t worry about attending the adult class too. Although the Kids Quest Baptism Class is aimed at kids, we still cover all the information an adult would need to know as well.
What exactly do you talk about in the Baptism Class?
The class is about an hour long. We spend the first half of the class talking about how to become a Christ Follower. Many children make the decision to follow Christ at the Kids Quest Baptism Class. The remainder of the class is strictly about baptism. After the class, your child/children will be well prepared for baptism.
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