About Baptism

How it works

Begin the Conversation

Begin with a conversation. Pastor John will walk with you through any questions you may have and help prepare your heart, or your child’s, for this sacred moment.

Schedule Meeting

Take the next step

Fill out a baptism application through the church office, or download the form below and email it to office@flvenice.org as you take this next step toward baptism.

Download Adult Application Download Minor Application

Prepare for the Day

Once a date is chosen, you’ll meet briefly with Pastor John before the service to walk through the day and enter the moment with peace and confidence.

Receive the Gift of Baptism

Baptism is a gift of grace and a joy for the whole church. We can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful beginning 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