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We do believers baptism too; we just don't use any water, we call it Confirmation, and it's preceded by months of theological education and service!
I think Confirmation is an important reminder. For Methodists; Baptism isn't a "once and done", it's a lifetime thing. We don't rebaptize, for the same reason we DO confirm. Baptism is God saying "yes". Throughout our lives, we'll have opportunities to say "yes" in return. Confirmation is one of those times, and for some, the first time. Confirmation often occurs at about the point kids in other denominations would be Baptized. It uses the same liturgy; and I like to remind them that they are claiming their Baptism for themselves.
I like the metaphor. But for us Confirmation is not a sacrament. Sometimes I wonder if it should be? I think, using Wesley's idea of ordinary and extraordinary means of grace, I'd certainly consider confirmation a means of Grace.
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