Anyone baptised for the first time as an adult?

[ChristaDeVil]

I was baptized at age 14, and confirmed in a different church just last year, so I kind of understand your nervousness. Congratulations and hugs!!!!

 

[tink_n_pooh]

The Catholic Church has a conversion process called RCIA. The adults generally go through a year long process and are initiated into the church during the Easter Vigil (Saturday night Mass before Easter Sunday). Quite often there are adults that have never been baptized. The Catholic church recognizes a baptism in any faith so not all adults do this but usually there are one or two.

I went through RCIA a few years ago. I was never baptized as a child so I received my batism, holy communion and confirmation all in the same night

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I have.
It was full immersion during a mass. Most of us were college aged since it was at a school.

But I have seen older adults get baptized as well in my present church.

Honestly--it was weird thought having an audience, but I really didn't notice them during the actual experience.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I went through RCIA a few years ago. I was never baptized as a child so I received my batism, holy communion and confirmation all in the same night

That was me as well.

DH likes to say that I got the easy way out.

 

[MouseEarsJenny]

Jesus was baptised as an adult, so I'd say you're in good company.

(Our church also follows the ordinance of believer's baptism, so more adults are baptised than children in our congregation.)

May God bless you as you take this next step of faith.

 

[amyren]

My church too baptizes adults. It really is a blessing to see adults who chose to follow Christ in the act of baptism. Go for it! Don't be nervous. Know that you are acting in obedience to God not trying to impress anyone in the congregation. I was baptized at 14 and I was so nervous to be in front of everyone but I’m so glad I did it.

 

[Took]

Good luck, OP! While I can't share your faith, I hope you find real joy and meaning in both the coming baptism and in your faith. Don't worry what others will "think" (actually, most of them will probably be very happy for you and thrilled that you're joining the congregation!). I know my parents attend (and I was raised in) a church that practices adult immersion baptism, and they are truly moved when other adults are baptised before the church congregation.

 

[parrothead365]

Yep sure was. I had to get dunked in the river because both the Pastor and I are larger guys and if We both got into the Church's Baptism pool the Choir would have ended up getting wet :lmao True story, I was baptized in the Satillia River. The morning of the event you could walk across the river and not get your knees wet. By 1pm it had risen to chest deep, I was Baptised and by that evening the water had gone back down again. God is truly Good!!

 

[MichelleinMaine]

I was baptized at 20. Although I was a little nervous as an adult, I have nothing but wonderful memories of the day.

We had a dad who was baptized along with his (young teen) daughter a few weeks ago. It was beautiful!

Many blessings upon you!

 

[Lassie Lynne]

I have been baptised three times as an adult (I wonder if that is a record?). One sprinkling and two immersions, I was never baptised as a child. I didn't have to do it three times when I joined the churches, but I wanted to, a birth and renewel for me. I never felt weird about it, nor did the ministers who knew my religous background, but my family thought it was a little excessive.....just the third one I think.

 

[WeGoDisney04]

One of the greatest joys of my life was witnessing my mother (45) get baptized and rededicate her life to God!

 

[FireDancer]

I was baptized as a baby but when I switched denominations I was baptized again at the age of 18. It isn't really a big deal since only people old enough to consent are baptized in our church and no infants or young children. I am also not shy, I'd get up and give a speech in front of 50,000 people if I had to without a problem so that wasn't an issue.

 

[Spoonful of Sugar]

Thanks! You all are making me feel a lot more comfortable with the whole thing. My church isn't one that often does adult baptisms; in fact, I've never seen one done. That's one reason I'm nervous. But it's something I feel strongly about it, so I'm going to try and just focus on God and do what I feel He wants me to do.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

My DS8 is getting baptized soon. He has finished a 4 week baptism class.

I asked him if he was nervous and he said just a little. He said that he is glad that he is a good swimmer in case the preacher accidentially lets go.

Congratulations on your decision!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks! You all are making me feel a lot more comfortable with the whole thing. My church isn't one that often does adult baptisms; in fact, I've never seen one done. That's one reason I'm nervous. But it's something I feel strongly about it, so I'm going to try and just focus on God and do what I feel He wants me to do.

It will be a special day.