35. Amish Baptisms Usually Do Not Occur Until Age 18
Because a conscious faith decision is required before an Anabaptist can be publicly baptized, Amish believers usually do not undergo baptism until they are between the ages of about 18 to 25. Waiting until they are older to be baptized helps ensure that they have made a genuine decision rather than just trying to please their parents or following the traditions of the community. People are not considered a full member of the church until this adult baptism.