When an infant or child is baptized the church commits itself to nurture the child in faith. When adults are baptized they make a public profession of faith. Baptism distinguishes children of those who believe in God's redemptive power from children of nonbelievers. All three stories link humanity to God's goodness through water. Unlike some denominations, Presbyterians do not require a person to be entirely immersed in water during baptism.
Baptism is received only once.
Its effect is not tied to the moment when it is administered, for it signifies the beginning of life in Christ, not its completion. Baptism is almost always administered as part of a worship service. Right is hereby granted to copy and use this material only as long as proper credit is given as to its source. Methods of baptism are disputed in the Christian community. Click here for details.