Baptism for Students
How do I know if I am ready for baptism?
Baptism is a one-time act of obedience and a way of publicly identifying with Jesus. As Christ was buried and raised to life, baptism represents that you have died to your old life (burial) and have been given a new life (resurrection). At Grace, we practice immersion because we believe it is the model presented in scripture and the best picture of what has happened in someone's life when they trust Christ.
Baptism does not make you a believer, but it is a way of publicly showing that you already trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins.
Parental Consent
We ask that students under the age of 18 have the consent of their parents before beginning the baptism process. We also encourage students with unbelieving parents to seek consent from their parents.
What is the next step?
1. Listen to these messages on baptism:
Baptism (24 Seven, Joseph Dion) – Listen
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Church 101: Baptism (Wafuasi, Des Boodram) – Listen
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2. Read the Grace Church position paper on baptism.
3. Work through the Guide for Personal Reflection.
4. Register for your baptism. Registration involves setting up a time to discuss these materials and scheduling your video testimony. You can register online here. After you have registered, someone will contact you with available dates and times for your meeting and video.
If you are interested in learning more about your video and how to prepare, see our baptism video page.
