By Kayla Fowler
Talking to kids about baptism is a joyful and meaningful opportunity. Kids come to this conversation with different questions and motivations, so there’s no single script, but as you lead conversations about baptism you can guide kids toward a solid understanding of what baptism is and why it matters.
If you’re talking to kids about baptism in your home or ministry, these simple truths can help guide the conversation.
Baptism celebrates God.
Kids may be excited to talk about baptism because they saw a friend get baptized, but help them see that baptism is ultimately about celebrating God and His work in a person’s life. We celebrate what He has done—saving, transforming, and giving new life to everyone who trusts in Him.
Baptism communicates the gospel.
Baptism is a clear picture of Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection. When people are baptized, they publicly share that they have trusted Jesus as Lord and Savior and are committing to follow Him. Help kids understand that baptism is a big deal to us because it is a big deal to Jesus. Baptism is something Jesus modeled and commanded. When followers of Jesus are ready to get baptized, they are taking a big step to share and show the gospel through their obedience and faith.
Baptism connects us to the church.
Baptism shows not only what we’re rescued from—sin and separation from God—but also what we’re welcomed into: God’s family, the church. It marks our place among people who love and follow Jesus together.
As a ministry leader, you get the privilege to steward many conversations about baptism alongside parents and guardians. There’s no one-and-done conversation about baptism because kids continue to grow in their understanding over time. So, keep walking with kids and their parents as they learn. Remind them that baptism celebrates God’s work, shares the gospel, and connects believers to the church. For more guidance, explore the baptism section in What Is a Christian? Answers for Kids.
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