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- 6.1 Holy Baptism with water
- 6.1.1 Holy Baptism with water: Prerequisites
- 6.1.2 Holy Baptism with water: Preparation
- 6.1.3 Holy Baptism with water: Sequence and wording
- 6.1.4 Conditional baptism
- 6.1.5 Baptisms in emergency situations
- 6.2 Adoption into the congregation
- 6.2.1 Adoption: Prerequisites
- 6.2.2 Adoption: Preparation
- 6.2.3 Adoption: Sequence and wording
- 6.3 Holy Sealing
- 6.3.1 Holy Sealing: Prerequisites
- 6.3.2 Holy Sealing: Preparation
- 6.3.3 Holy Sealing: Sequence and wording
- 6.4 Holy Communion
- 6.5 Confirmation
- 6.5.1 Confirmation: Prerequisites
- 6.5.2 Confirmation: Preparation
- 6.5.3 Confirmation: Sequence and wording
- 6.6 Engagement
- 6.7 Blessings on wedding anniversaries
- 6.7.1 Wedding anniversaries: Sequence and wording
- 6.8 Acts of blessing performed outside of the divine service
6.1.1 Holy Baptism with water: Prerequisites
Adults can receive Holy Baptism with water if they attend the divine services and profess the New Apostolic belief in
- the triune God
- the death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ
- the effectiveness of the Apostle ministry in administering the sacraments, proclaiming the word, and preparing for the return of Jesus Christ to take home His bride.
Before children and young people are baptised who are not of the age of religious majority, it is necessary to secure the consent of the parents or guardians in writing, if possible.