The Baptismal Covenant and St. John ELCA
Our baptism is a significant part of our faith journey as we come from the baptismal waters to live a
new life as children of God. Marked with the cross of Christ and sealed by the Spirit, we receive a
new identity as followers of Jesus, and the story of Jesus becomes our story.
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The Baptismal Covenant
Our baptism sets us out on a lifelong journey that is characterized by our relationship to God, our
relationship to our faith community, our relationships with various parts of our neighborhood and
community, and our relationship to the wider world. The baptismal covenant describes this lifelong
journey with God.
Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:
to live among God’s faithful people,
to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
Here is one way to understand the connections between the Baptismal Covenant Faith Practices and the 7 Faith Practices:
To live among God’s faithful people – Pray
To hear the word of God and Share in the Lord’s supper – Study and Worship
To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed – Invite and Give
To serve all people, following the example of Jesus – Serve
To strive for justice and peace in all the earth – Encourage
Here are some facts about baptism:
- Meaning
Baptism is a symbol of Christ’s death and resurrection, and a person’s new life in Christ. It’s a way to show the world that a person loves, trusts, and has put their hope in Christ. - How it’s performed
Baptism can be performed by pouring or sprinkling water on the head, or by immersing the person in water partially or completely. It’s traditionally performed three times, once for each person of the Trinity. - What it signifies
Baptism signifies that a person’s former way of life is put to death and a new life has begun. It’s also a reminder of God’s goodness and grace. - When it’s performed
Baptism is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, along with Confirmation and Holy Communion. In some Christian denominations, baptism is a requirement for church membership. - Other names Baptism is also known as christening, though some reserve that term for the baptism of infants.
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