We’re so glad you’re interested in getting baptized or baptizing your children at Trinity English Lutheran Church. Learn more about the steps of baptism at Trinity, and fill out the baptism form below and one of our pastors will reach out to you.
Please complete one form per individual being baptized.
Baptism at Trinity
What to Know
Before Baptism
Through time in conversation and learning, families will learn more about God's amazing promises and gifts shared with us as God makes us God's own children through Holy Baptism. Pastor Erdos will meet with you for Pre-Baptismal Instruction at any time that is mutually convenient. Contact Pastor Erdos to set up a time.
Scheduling
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism takes place during a worship service. We have regularly scheduled Baptism Festivals throughout the year.
Sponsors
At one time Godparents or sponsors (we use those terms interchangeably) were the persons or family that would receive the child if anything was to happen to the parents. Now, it’s about who can be there for your child to help him or her grow emotionally or spiritually. Parents may serve as sponsor for their child if they desire.
As a pastoral staff, we are here to meet your needs and deal pastorally with your concerns. Please don't hesitate to be in touch with us for assistance. Our prayer for you is that this may be an important and memorable day for you and your family as we share together in this Sacrament.
God bless you and the expected or new member of your family. May God in mercy and grace keep us all faithful to our baptismal promises, as God is faithful in keeping God's promises to us.
Baptism Form
Pastoral Leadership
Reverend Dr. Pastor Gary Erdos
Pastor Erdos grew up in Butler, Pennsylvania (Yes, he is a Steelers fan!) and graduated from Grove City College before attending seminary in Boston and Columbus. After ordination, he served parishes in Pittsburgh and Yorktown, Virginia, and earned his doctorate from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2011 while engaging in teaching and outreach work.