Believer’s baptism is for those able to show a personal commitment to Christ. Some Christians do not accept infant baptism for example Baptists, Pentecostals, Evangelicals and the Brethren.
Those old enough can be baptised, however some of these churches have infant dedication instead of infant baptism.
Certain signs and symbols help to represent things during baptism, water is used to represent washing away of sin. Infant baptism is original sin, sin that all people are born with as ancestors of Adam and Eve.
The sin that is washed away during adult baptism is more personal sin for example things that the person themselves have committed.
Oil in Catholic baptism is used to anoint the child (Chrism Oil). This shows that God has chosen this person for a special and unique life. Oil can strengthen and heal people this shows that the church will help and support the person through their life and life’s problems.
Usually in Infant and Adult baptism the person will wear a white garment. This is done because white is a symbol of purity and newness. The garment represents the person beginning a new life in the Christian faith and knowledge.
During Infant baptism the infants are given a baptismal candle. The candle shows
Jesus is the light of the world and as a member of the church the person has a duty as a Christian to bring the light of Jesus to others.
During the Sacrament of baptism words and gestures are used. Baptism is the first Sacrament of the Christian church and so it is a very happy religious moment.
Baptism is not only important to the family of the Infant it is also important to all the members of the parish as it serves as a reminder of their own baptismal promises and they are asked to renew them during the baptism of others into the Christian faith.
In conclusion believers baptism is a personal commitment on by the person, where as Infant baptism is a commitment more on the parents and god-parents behalf to raise the child so later on in life the child will go on to be confirmed.