The Sacrament of Baptism

This Sacrament unites us with Jesus Christ and makes us members of God's family, the Church.

For Presbyterians, Baptism:

• is an initiation into the church community, as ordered by Christ.
   

• is a public confession, not a private one -- it's a statement of faith made in the presence of others.
   

• does not guarantee access to heaven -- unbaptized people are not denied salvation.  
   

• can be performed in another church -- there is no need to be rebaptized in a Presbyterian church.*

Baptism Application Form

Baptism instruction class is held the week prior to Baptism Sundays during the 11:00 AM worship service.  The Sacrament of Baptism is held the Sunday preceding the celebration of the Lord's Supper/Holy Communion except where noted:

Past Baptism

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* About Being Presbyterian...a guide to more effective church membership. 2001 ed. South Deerfield: Channing L. Bete Co., Inc., 1974.

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