Infant Baptism
Baptism is one of the two sacraments of our church. Just like Communion, it must not be treated lightly. Baptism is not about ‘making a baby a Christian’ or giving them a name. Therefore in the Reformed faith we avoid the word “christening”. Jesus never spoke about “christening” people, but calls us to baptise them. It is important that we understand baptism correctly as many people think that it is their right to have a child baptised, even though there is no personal commitment to Jesus Christ and his church.
Adult Baptism
Baptism is one of the two sacraments of our church. Just like Communion, it must not be treated lightly. Baptism is a onetime event and should not be repeated. If a person has received a Trinitarian baptism, ie. ‘In the Name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit’ as a child or as an adult we as a congregation are pleased to accept that. All believing parents are called to bring their children forward for baptism, however if for whatever reason a person has never been baptised as an infant, upon coming to faith they ought to be baptised as an adult. Baptism is not about ‘making a person a Christian’ or giving them a name. Therefore in the reformed faith we avoid the word “christening”. Jesus never spoke about “christening” people, but calls us to baptise them. It is important that we recognise adult baptism correctly as many people misunderstand the position of the Reformed Faith on this issue and how it relates to a commitment to Jesus Christ and his church.