A New Trend for Baptisms?

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

This past Sunday at the 2nd service of Christ Church, we had 7 new baptisms.

Instead of the normal one-at-a-time going through the whole baptismal process, they brought the 7 up front in their baptismal robes. They were introduced to the congregation and answered the questions as a group about their understanding of God and the baptismal process and what it was for. They all answered "Yes" to the questions presented to them.

They then left to go behind the stage to be baptized while the congregation and choir were singing. There was no mic, so you couldn't hear what the preacher was saying. After each person went under water, the congregation would cheer and clap while singing the song.

I know the preacher very well that was doing the baptizing, so I know that they were all baptized in Jesus name.

Is it important that we, as a congregation, know exactly what is being said at baptism?

No its not important for the congregation to hear. The only person that needs to hear is the baptisimal candidate and Christ.