If you answer yes to any of the questions entailed in point four, the missionary conducting the interview will refer you to the mission president to determine if you qualify for baptism. (2 Nephi 30:6, prior to the 1981 revision). Encouraging your child to study on their own (along with learning in special classes or church settings), is a great step. Then when you take the sacrament, you covenant to take upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ, which means you will always try to remember Him, follow His example, and obey Him. Before you take the sacrament each week, you should repent of whatever you did wrong that week and ask for forgiveness. Baptism Photos and Invites. I recently baptized our eldest grandson, Christian. By Mike Mazzalongo | October 30, 2015. If the Book of Mormon is true, why do Indians fail to turn white when they become Mormons? So hopefully if any of you were like me, hopefully this post of LDS baptism ideas can help you get a jump start on planning your own child’s baptism. You should be studying too, but allow them the responsibility to study some on their own. For a simple, Biblical study of baptism, click here. Thanks! Question Hi Gramps, I have read through all your questions about baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and can’t find the answer to this question. Here are eight things to teach your child before he or she turns 8 years old. Children of record are eligible for baptism when they turn 8 years old, but parents and Church leaders should help them prepare for this important milestone before the child is baptized.. Parents are encouraged to baptize their child within the first few weeks after their birth. All images are copyrighted, but feel free to use one image as long as you do not edit, crop, or change it in any way without written permission. Avoid asking questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no." If you do, I simply ask that you link back to the original post. baptism is only a part of one’s conversion to Christ, the big decision is not “to be baptized,” but rather to “become a Christian.” As a parent, you are in the best position to judge whether or not your child is truly ready for baptism. Prior to baptism, there’s an interview with a missionary not directly involved in teaching you. We do, however, ask parents to attend a baptism preparation class before presenting their child for this “The baptism interview. If you have a question or would like to discuss these topics, I suggest that you go to a Mormon-related bulletin board ( here are some recommendations ). There are many examples in the Bible of people who were spiritually sensitive at an early age. In some cases, an interview with the mission president may also be necessary. The following is a list of questions that are difficult for Mormons to answer. A few weeks before the special day, we took our son on a little photoshoot in his suit and tie. He is nine years old and because of his age I had some hesitation before going ahead with his baptism. It’s important for our entire church along with those who are being baptized to not only know those questions, but to understand the theology behind them. Questions to ask before your child is baptized. Don’t stress these interviews too much. If your child seems only to be seeking information, explain baptism using simple concrete terms he Four Questions to Ask Before Baptizing a Child. BAPTIZING YOUR CHILD Frequently Asked Questions 1) When should I have my child baptized? Avoid giving more information than a child needs - Adults can be temped to tell all they know on a subject. Baptism is the first ordinance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you have any questions feel free to email me and ask. 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