Confirm the person wants to be baptized
Choose a baptism method and setting according to your faith tradition
Gather any needed items, such as water, a towel, and clean clothes
Invite any required witnesses or clergy if your tradition requires them
Offer a brief prayer
State the baptismal words required by your tradition
Gently immerse the person in water or pour water over their head, according to your tradition
Bring the person back up or finish the pouring
Offer a closing prayer or blessing
Help the person dry off and change clothes
Record the baptism if your tradition keeps records