 Hence, they do not baptize infants or children who do not demonstrate knowing consent and moral responsibility, but instead dedicate them, which is symbolic of the parents', the community's, and the church's gratefulness to God for the child, and their commitment to raising the child to love Jesus.Seventh-day Adventists believe that baptism is a public statement to commit one's life to Jesus and is a prerequisite for church membership.Baptism is only practiced after the candidate has gone through Bible lessons.