About Baptism

How it works

Meet with Pastor John

Meeting with Pastor John can answer any questions you may have and make sure you or your child are ready for this dedication.

Schedule Meeting
Apply

Fill out an application for baptism in the church office. You can also click the button below to download the application and email it to office@flvenice.org

Download Adult Application Download Minor Application
Save the Date

After the date is set, schedule a short pre-service meeting with Pastor to go over what will happen on the day of the baptism.

Get Baptized!

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

General Questions

  • What is baptism?

    Baptism is simply the application of water connected to the Word of God. It is a great gift of God that delivers to us the benefits of Jesus’ perfect life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. Through the Holy Spirit, given in baptism, we receive the forgiveness of sins and a new life as God’s child that begins now and continues for all eternity. 

  • Why do we baptize?

    Because Jesus told us to! At the end of the Gospel of  Matthew, Jesus told His disciples: 

    “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, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you."

    Matthew 28:19-20a. 

  • Why baptize infants?

    Infants are baptized for the same reason adults are baptized—because of the command and promise of God. They are included in the words “all nations” (Matthew 28:19). 

    In Luke 18:15-17, Jesus specifically invites little children to come to Him. Most important, as sinners, infants need what baptism gives. 

  • What if I'm already baptized?

    Do I need to be baptized again to be part of First Lutheran? 

    You don’t need to be baptized again, provided you were baptized in a Christian church in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

    “One Lord, one faith, one baptism." Ephesians 4:5

  • Can my child be baptized at First Lutheran if I'm not a member?

    Yes! 

  • Can I be baptized as an adult?

    Absolutely! For adults, instruction in the Christian faith precedes baptism, following Biblical precedent.

    Acts 8:26-39 & 16:25-33