{"id":2401,"date":"2026-03-05T15:13:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.icf.church\/berlin\/baptism\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:38:54","slug":"baptism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/berlin\/en\/baptism\/","title":{"rendered":"Baptism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Baptism is a visible sign of your decision to follow Jesus with your whole being, to leave your old life behind, and to begin a new life with Him. The Bible says: \u201cFor through baptism you have been buried with Christ. But you have also been raised with Him to a new life\u2026\u201d (Colossians 2:12).<\/p>\n\n

\n If it’s time for your baptism or if you’d like to learn more about it, please sign up for the baptism class. We look forward to seeing you!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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\n PREPARATION & GODPARENT<\/h3>\n\n

\n Basically, baptism doesn\u2019t require any special knowledge or a long preparation period\u2014in biblical times, it was often the first step of faith for people after they had invited Jesus into their lives. Nevertheless, we encourage you to prepare well for your baptism. To do so, we recommend joining one of our small groups<\/a>, because that\u2019s where genuine friendships are formed\u2014friendships that will help you experience Jesus and find a home in our church.<\/p>\n\n

\n Get Free<\/a> is also an ideal foundation for your spiritual journey. There, you\u2019ll learn how to live by God\u2019s power in every area of your life. Your Get Free mentor could also be your godparent. We hope that your godparent will pray for you regularly\u2014especially during the first year after your baptism\u2014and accompany you on your journey with Jesus.<\/p>\n\n

\n To be baptized here, you are required to attend the baptism preparation class (2 sessions). However, if you\u2019re generally interested in the topic, you\u2019re welcome to attend even if you don\u2019t plan to be baptized.<\/p>\n\n

\n Our Bible reading plan, \u201cYour Baptism,\u201d can also help you prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n BAPTISM CELEBRATION<\/h3>\n\n

\n A baptism during one of our services is a very special moment for us as a church. And, of course, it\u2019s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your baptism in the presence of your friends, family, small group, or team. Occasionally, baptisms also take place during other church events. During the baptism class, we finalize which person will be baptized during which service and how the baptism will proceed.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS<\/h3>\n\n

\n It is important to us that everyone chooses to live a life with Jesus of their own free will and with full awareness. For this reason, we do not baptize babies or children. However, we are happy to bless them during a special children\u2019s blessing celebration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

\n If your child expresses a desire to be baptized on their own initiative, please feel free to speak with our Lead Pastor, Kathrin H\u00e4nsch, at ICF Kids on Sundays to discuss how we can support your child in this process. For minors under the age of 16, we require the consent of both legal guardians.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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