Baptism Policy

The eleven disciples went to the hill in

Galilee where Jesus had told them to go.

When they saw him, they worshipped him,

even though some of them doubted. Jesus

drew near and said to them, " I have been

given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and

make them my disciples: baptize them in the

name of the Father, the Son and the Holy

Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I

have commanded you. And I will be with

you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28: 16 - 20"

· One or both parents (or designated

Sponsor) must be a baptized member of a

Christian Church in order for your child

to be baptized.

· The parent(s) must meet with the

Ordered Minister to discuss the meaning

of Baptism prior to the baptism of their

child(ren).

· As Baptism is an act of becoming part of

the Christian community, Baptism is

expected to take place during Sunday

worship. Exceptions may be approved by

Worship Ministry in case of medical

conditions of the parents or child.

· Adults wishing to be baptized at St.

Luke's United Church shall attend

Confirmation sessions and be

baptized/confirmed in accordance with

United Church tradition.