Do Lutherans baptize babies?
Yes, because God’s grace is offered to all. However, baptized children are instructed in the Christian faith and asked to affirm their baptism when they come of age. This is the rite of Confirmation, and is usually celebrated when an individual is in eighth grade. Who may receive Holy Communion? Holly Communion is offered to all baptized Christians of any tradition who wish to receive Our Lord’s body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Children are usually instructed and receive their first Holy Communion in the fifth grade; however, children who have already received Holy Communion in a tradition other then the Lutheran church are permitted to receive as well. Young children who have not yet been instructed are permitted to come to the altar for a blessing when their parents receive. The Lutheran church does not withhold this sacrament from individuals because of divorce or remarriage. Do Lutherans go to confession? Yes and no. Each worship service begins with a brief order of publ
