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Baptism
Holy Baptism is one of the two sacraments in the Lutheran Church (the other being Holy Communion). We baptize infants, children and adults because we believe that in baptism God the one doing the action. In baptism God names and claims us as God's children through our baptism and we are publicly welcomed into the family of faith - God's Church.
Baptism in Detail
As Lutherans, we baptize people of all ages, from newborns to 99-year-olds. We believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sin.
If an infant or child is being baptized, parents and sponsors make promises on behalf of the baptized. They promise to teach the baptized the essentials of faith - the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments - bring them to God's house for worship, and raise them in the Christian faith. The congregation also promises to pray for the baptized and their parents and welcome them into the life we share through Jesus Christ.
Baptism is not the saving act. Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the grave is the only thing that frees us from our sin. But in baptism, we are gathered as the one Body of Christ so we may live, worship, and serve together throughout the world in Christ's name.
If you are interested in baptism (adult or child), please click the button below to complete the Baptismal Information Form. If you are having a child baptized, please read the Baptism Parent Handout by clicking the button below.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to celebrating this sacrament with you!