In emergency situations in which death may be imminent, children and adults can be baptised by any Christian. Such a baptism is fully valid if it is properly executed, that is, if it is performed with water in the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It does not need to be confirmed by a priestly minister. In the case of children, the consent of the legal guardian should be obtained. Adults must express their own will to receive Holy Baptism with water.

The congregational rector is informed and the baptismal act is documented.