Baptism - Trinity Church

Baptism

What is Baptism?

One of the most exciting things that we get to do as a faith community is celebrate when somebody makes the decision to follow Jesus; that’s what this is all about! Baptism is an important step in one’s spiritual journey. While it’s in no way a statement of “perfection”, it is a public declaration of one’s intent to follow after Jesus closely for the rest of their life.

Baptism is about participating in the biblical pattern of going through the waters of death and brokenness and rising to follow Jesus on the other side into new life.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
(Matthew 28:19-20).

The Big Questions

WHO

Who should be baptized?

• Everyone who has trusted Jesus Christ as their Saviour and desires to acknowledge their intent to follow Him.

• The only age or maturity restriction is that the individual understand what baptism means and what they are declaring by being baptized.

• Note: Baptism is not the act that saves (that has already happened) nor is it a statement of perfection (no need to wait until you have it all together).

WHAT

What we believe about baptism

“When someone becomes a Christian they become a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Baptism also illustrates Christ’s death, burial and resurrection and our willingness to share in that.

“By our baptism then, we are buried with Him and shared His Death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead… so also we may live a new life!” Romans 6:4

Baptism does not make you a Christian. It is a simple declaration of the commitment you have made about your faith.

I'm Ready!

The baptism journey at Trinity Church has been designed to be both simple and meaningful. From the registration form to the actual baptism, each step has been carefully planned with you in mind.

ADULT SIGN-UP FORM

YOUTH SIGN-UP FORM