This is a common question and a very important one. In many Christian traditions, baptism is seen as an act of allegiance, a conscious and public declaration of loyalty and commitment to Jesus as King. This understanding of baptism suggests that it should be a decision made when an individual is old enough to comprehend the significance of what they’re doing.
However, we recognize that infant baptism is a tradition in many Christian families, often seen as a commitment by the parents to raise their child in the faith. If you were baptized as an infant, this act was a beautiful testament to your parents’ or guardians’ intentions to nurture your faith from an early age.
Still, now that you are older and can understand the weight of the pledge, you may wish to personally affirm your allegiance to Jesus Christ and your place in God’s Kingdom through a believer’s baptism.
We wholeheartedly invite and encourage you to make this decision as an expression of your own personal faith and understanding. It’s an opportunity for you to publicly declare, in your own words and actions, your allegiance to Jesus and your willingness to be part of God’s family.
It’s important to remember that this is your journey, and we are here to provide guidance and support. If you have any more questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to one of our church leaders.