For he that is dead is freed from sin. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Many churches sprinkle children with a water and repeat the above scripture.
It is a beautiful ceremony, but as you become an adult and also accountable for your own live, it is important to see what the scriptures continued to speak about water baptism and its significance. When Jesus commanded them to be baptized in his name, every one of his deciples did so from that time on. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost . But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ , they were baptized, both men and women. For they heard them speak with tongues , and magnify God.