Baptism
We welcome everyone into the fellowship of St. Martin's Lutheran church. We welcome and baptize people of all ages. We celebrate baptism during our Sunday Worship, unless there are extenuating circumstances that would prevent it.
Some short answers to important questions:
Why must Christians be baptized?
When should baptism a person be baptized?
Do I have to be a member of a Lutheran church?
When and where is baptism done?
Can I be baptized privately?
Is there a cost?
I was baptized, but not Lutheran. Should I be “re-baptized?”
Should I have Godparents or Sponsors?
Are there any other requirements?
Baptism is one of two Sacraments in the Lutheran Church. The other is “Holy Communion,” also known as “The Lord’s Supper” or the “Eucharist” (Greek for “Thanksgiving”.) Sacraments are commands or promises from Jesus in the Holy Scripture. These commands are connected to an earthly element through which God is conveyed to, or present in us. In Baptism God gives us the Holy Spirit in the water and God’s Word. The New Testament Book of Acts, for example, tells us “… you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 1:5)
Baptism is a simple act available to anyone, and required by God to assure that your confessed sins are forgiven and that you will have eternal life in heaven. There are nearly 100 references to baptism in the New Testament! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, the 16th Century German pastor who is credited with the formation of the Protestant Christian Church, wrote a booklet in 1529 called “The Small Catechism,” to be used in the home and in congregations to teach (“catechize,” in Greek) the Christian faith to children.
This is an excerpt from “The Small Catechism” in modern English on the Sacrament of Baptism:
What do I do next?
Please complete the Baptism Form and return it to the church office. Please also contact our Office Manager or Pastor to explore dates and set up a time to meet.
Baptismal Info Form (for baptism of child)
Adult Baptismal Form
Office Manager email
608.798.2777 ext. 541