Rite of La Luz del Mundo
Baptism is performed by full immersion in Jesus' name.
Candidates make a profession of faith and are immersed in water by a deacon who invokes Jesus Christ's name for forgiveness and the hope of eternal life.
⏱ Once, on joining
What happensBible instruction, profession of faith, and full immersion with invocation of Jesus Christ
What it needsA candidate, water, a deacon, and apostolic authorization
What it aims atForgiveness of sins, entry into the church, and hope of eternal life
Understanding it — context, not catechism: how this rite is held
Church reports place baptism within Bible teaching, personal assent, and apostolic authority. Full immersion marks entry into the church. The invocation of Jesus' name expresses the church's understanding of Christian baptism. Official descriptions emphasize voluntary acceptance.
Reference
Read the reference at lldm.org ↗
Official 2024 account of profession of faith and full-immersion baptism in Jesus' name.
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