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Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that
I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always,
to the end of the age.
— Matthew 28:19-20
The
Presbyterian Church recognizes two sacraments, baptism and communion. The
Sacrament of Baptism is the foundational recognition of Christian commitment.
In baptism a person becomes a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Baptism
reminds us of the power of God’s love, and so provides a source of
spiritual strength every day. The Presbyterian Church is ecumenical and recognizes
baptisms of other Christian churches. You need be baptized only once, whether
as a child or as an adult.
During
baptism a person:
- Professes
faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Renounces
evil and affirms reliance on God's grace
- Declares
his or her intention to participate actively and responsibly in the worship
and mission of the
church
When
a child is being baptized, the parents make these statements for their child
and declare their intention to provide for Christian nurture of that child.
An adult being baptized makes these statements for him or her self.
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