Can you be confirmed without being baptized?

[xAmadeusx]

I can't remember wether or not I was baptised but I remember my confirmation. Would I have had to be baptized before getting confirmed? I want to know because the church I go to has a regular communion but you have to be baptised in order to participate I think.

 

[RisingSpirit]

Another interesting not-so-sure event are those that speak in Tongues in their dreams. I would count that as evidence of being baptized by the Holy Spirit according to the laws of Pentecostalism.

 

[LilLamb219]

Is there a pastor at the church you used to attend that you can contact to inquire about whether or not you were baptized? Or ask your family members? If you have gone through all those avenues without any assurance, speak to the pastor at your currant church and he will help you out.

 

[freezerman2000]

Here is a list of ways to find baptismal records...I hope this helps you.
May God guide you in your search...

How to Find Baptismal Records | eHow.com

 

[heron]

That's a denominational decision; you'd have to find out what your church's policy is.

Your pastor might offer to add the baptism during the confirmation ceremony, if they feel it's important.

 

[heron]

By the way, some people enjoy making an adult commitment in a less formal setting. Many time summer tent meetings or conferences will offer outdoor baptisms, which can be very meaningful and refreshing.

But still, find out what your church expects for confirmation.

 

[heymikey80]

I can't remember wether or not I was baptised but I remember my confirmation. Would I have had to be baptized before getting confirmed? I want to know because the church I go to has a regular communion but you have to be baptised in order to participate I think.

Most mainline denominations require baptism before the confirmation ceremony (initial communion), yes. They'll baptize you on being confirmed if you weren't baptized, earlier.

So you were probably baptized as an infant or small child.

Baptistic churches would be the only churches that would not acknowledge an infant baptism, though you were confirmed, and so they would be problematic for the Lord's Supper.

 

[Baqueinfaith]

Amadeus, don't worry about that right now. Ask your pastor about the policy, if you want, but just take it slow.

This is not honestly a pressing matter. I want you to work on being comfortable in your own skin as a Christian.

Were you an atheist beforehand? Atheism is a big part of our identity. You might have some anti-Christian baggage hanging around your psyche. You will need to figure out how to come to terms with your new identity as a child of God, knowing that this should not destroy your old personality, but rather make it all the more glorious. You will just become a better version of who you've always been--which is how God made you.

 

[PROPHECYKID]

I can't remember wether or not I was baptised but I remember my confirmation. Would I have had to be baptized before getting confirmed? I want to know because the church I go to has a regular communion but you have to be baptised in order to participate I think.

Water baptism is supposed to be an outward symbol of an inward change and a demonstration of your decision to follow Jesus. It is supposed to symbolize a burial of the old man under the water and the rising up of the new man in Christ. In other for this to be any relevant, you must make a conscious decision to do it. If you can't remember it means you did not make a conscious decision and without you actually making a decision it is pointless. Regardless of what churches say the bible is above. If you made the decision to follow God, demonstrate it by being baptized. This is what Jesus and his followers demonstrated.

 

[RisingSpirit]

Water baptism is supposed to be an outward symbol of an inward change and a demonstration of your decision to follow Jesus. It is supposed to symbolize a burial of the old man under the water and the rising up of the new man in Christ. In other for this to be any relevant, you must make a conscious decision to do it. If you can't remember it means you did not make a conscious decision and without you actually making a decision it is pointless. Regardless of what churches say the bible is above. If you made the decision to follow God, demonstrate it by being baptized. This is what Jesus and his followers demonstrated.

10 Zillion plus babies went through infant baptism and now in the 21st century, it is now required to to re-baptized again as an adult even though they have been baptized. I don't think so.

If you have been baptized then you don't need to be re-baptized.

 

[PROPHECYKID]

10 Zillion plus babies went through infant baptism and now in the 21st century, it is now required to to re-baptized again as an adult even though they have been baptized. I don't think so.

If you have been baptized then you don't need to be re-baptized.

Did Jesus teach infant baptism. Is there any example of that in the bible. All examples of baptism in the bible are with people who heard the message and made a decision to follow God. Babies cannot make any decision and do not understand what going on around them. 10 Zillion babies being "baptised" doesn't mean its right.

 

[Baqueinfaith]

Stop confusing the new Christian.

Amadeus, just ask your pastor, but you don't need to worry about this right now.

 

[PROPHECYKID]

New Christian. Do what is right.

Joh 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.