Kids & Youth Baptism
(Ages 15 & Under)
We are here to help you begin the process for
your child take the next step toward baptism.
What is Water Baptism?
Water baptism is a meaningful milestone that celebrates your child’s personal decision to follow Jesus. It is a public declaration of faith and an important step in their journey of following Him.
Is My Child Ready for Baptism?
Parents play an important role in discerning when a child is ready for baptism. As you consider your child’s readiness, these questions may help guide the conversation.
Can they explain, in their
own words, when and why
they chose to trust Jesus?
Is my child asking to
be baptized on their
own?
Do they understand that
baptism is a way to publicly
show their faith, not the
thing that saves them?
Do they show a growing
desire to follow Jesus in
their daily life?
Age and Readiness Considerations
There is no specific age requirement for baptism. However,
children and youth should be able to:
Comfortably stand with their head and shoulders above the water.
Hold their
breath briefly
underwater.
Get in and out of the
baptism tank on
their own.
If Your Child Isn’t Ready Yet
- If you sense that your child may not be quite ready yet, that’s okay. Continue encouraging their faith, allow them to ask questions, and let them observe others taking this step.
- Baptism is a significant moment in a believer’s journey, and it is worth waiting until their heart and understanding are ready so it becomes a meaningful milestone they can remember.
Steps to Baptism for Kids and Youth under 16
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Talk with your child about their decision to follow Jesus.
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Submit the registration for your child or youth.
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A member of our team will connect with you or your teenager.
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Attend the baptism service and celebrate!
When Are Kids & Youth Baptized?
Kids and youth are baptized during Baptism Sundays, held on the second Sunday of each month at every Zion City campus.
To participate, registrations must be submitted by the first Sunday of the month. After registration is received, a member of our Zion City Kids or GenZion pastoral team will connect with you and your child to discuss baptism and confirm that your child is ready for this next step.