Quakers are especially well-known for not celebrating rituals or outward ordinances, such as water baptism and communion.
Often Quakers do not explain their beliefs well. Many of them say, “We don’t believe in baptism.” However, that isn’t true. We believe in a baptism more precious than water baptism. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Ghost – as John spoke about in Mark 1:8 – “I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.” We have no problems if a person feels the need for water baptism, but we believe Christ – our substitute – took our place in water baptism as He took our place on the cross.
Similarly, we don’t observe the outward ordinance of communion. We believe in a personal, deeper, richer communion directly with Christ, our Lord and Savior.
– Sandy Boswell