Baptism comes
from the act of Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist. Baptism by immersion
is a saving ordinance and necessary to enter into the Celestial Kingdom.
“The 13 Articles
of Faith”, help explain beliefs of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Fourth Article states: “We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
“Our faith in the Lord moves us to the
third principle of the gospel, which is “baptism
by immersion for the remission of sins”
by one who has priesthood authority. The Savior commanded that we all must be born again: “Except a
man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of
God.” Latter-day Saints accept
baptism as an essential saving ordinance that is required of all people.
Through baptism we covenant to take upon us the Lord’s name and honor it by
keeping His commandments. He, in turn, promises us the guiding and enlightening
presence of His Spirit. The fourth principle of the gospel is the “laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.” -JOSEPH B. WIRTHLIN “Christians
in Belief and Action” General Conference
October 1996
Baptism for
Latter-day Saint children is at the age of accountability, which is when you
are old enough to understand right and wrong and are accountable for your
choices. This is when a child reaches
their eighth birthday.
“Only when a child reaches [the] age of
accountability, set by the Lord at eight years of age, … is their baptism essential. Before that age, they are innocent.” -President Boyd K. Packer “Children”
Ensign May 2002
When you are
baptized girls are dressed in a white jumper or dress and boys wear a white
overall or romper. You are baptized by
immersion by one who has the priesthood authority to do so. After this you will change into dry clothing
and will then be confirmed a member of the church and receive the gift of the
Holy Ghost. At this time it would be
nice to be wearing a beautiful LDS Baptism Dress. It is not necessary, but fun to see the newly
baptized little girl wearing their new white dress to church during the weeks
to come, following this special time in their lives.
To find
out more go to the following video
as well
as www.lds.org
