Twelve Points on Baptism

Creation

1. Light and Darkness
2. Sky and water
3. Land
4. Stars and heavenly beings
5. Birds and fish
6. Animals, and humans
7. Sabbath
8. Resurrection

Liturgy

1. Presentation Who is getting baptized?
2. Confession Apostle’s Creed
3. Thanksgiving Water in salvation history
4. Baptism Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
5. Holy Spirit Laying on of Hands
6. Cross Marked with cross of Christ and sealed by Holy Spirit forever
7. Gifts Candle, certificate, handkerchief, savings account, quilt, chest
8. Welcome Fellowship among the believers

Luther’s Small Catechism

9. What is baptism? Water + Word
10. Why do we baptize? Forgiveness, Eternal Life, Power
11. How does it work? Faith
12. So what do we do? Practice it daily: Wash your hands, Take a shower, etc.