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[quote=Anonymous]Theologically speaking, baptism is a sacrament which takes place [i]within a congregation[/i]. During the service, the congregation promises to support and mentor a child/adult in their Christian faith. When an infant is baptized, parents also make promises on their behalf regarding being raised in the faith, etc. Baptism is not a private rite (unless in cases of emergency, as in a dying newborn, etc). Few clergy are keen on private baptisms of healthy infants, since it does not "make sense" within the Christian understanding of baptism. It puts them in an awkward situation to be asked. Not all churches are the same. Protestant denominations can be very different from one another. Take the time, if you can, to find a good match with your beliefs. Then you will feel good about the baptism in that community of faith. Your DC will be a few months older, but that is just fine. Kids are baptized at all ages (adults too).[/quote]
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