CHILDREN’S BAPTISM GUIDE

We are so excited that you are considering baptism for your child! Every child can have a personal relationship with Jesus, and at AllHeart Church we encourage them to make a decision to follow Him. We want children to learn about Jesus by walking with Him every day and seeing how He moves, blesses and guides them in their day-to-day lives.

We advise parents to wait until their child is asking to be water baptized. This is usually a good indication that they are ready to be baptized and that it will be a spiritual milestone in their life. While younger children under the age of seven can have a relationship with Jesus, they will not necessarily remember or understand the significance of the event, so we encourage parents to wait for baptism until they are a little older.

As you discern if your child is ready to be water baptized, here are some  questions to ask your child. The following answers show that your child understands.

1. When did you decide to follow Jesus and become His forever friend?

Your child should have a specific memory of when he or she understood what  Jesus did, and that he or she needs Jesus in their life. It may have been at church, at home, or even sometime when they were alone.

2. What does it mean to be water baptized?

It means I’m following Jesus. It means I’m a Christian and I want to show the world. It’s a picture of what Jesus has done on the inside of me.

3. Why do you want to be water baptized?

Because Jesus was baptized and he tells us to be baptized also. Because I’m a friend of Jesus and I want to follow Him.

 If Your Child is Not Ready

If you don’t feel your child understands what it means to be water baptized, it’s totally appropriate to wait. During this time, let your child observe water baptism and talk to them about what it means. We’d love for you to read through the water baptism devotional with your child and spur them on in their personal friendship with Jesus.

Your Child is Ready

If you feel your child understands what it means to be water baptized, then we’d love for you to read through the water baptism devotional with them.