1. Care of Children and Youth.----a) Because the redeeming love
of God,...It is expected of parents or guardians who present their children for
Baptism that they shall use all diligence in bringing them up in conformity to
the Word of God and in the fellowship of the Church and to encourage them to
participate in preparation for their profession of faith and confirmation at
the appropriate time. It is desired that At least
one or both parents or
guardians shall be a professing
members of a Christian church or that
sponsor(s) or godparent(s) who are professing
members shall assume the baptismal vows...At the time of Baptism they shall
be informed that the Church, with its church school
Christian education program, will aid them in the Christian nurture of
their children.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21433-DI-221-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference