Explain the meaning and significance of Baptism for Christians today?
Sarah Hurworth
Explain the meaning and significance of
Baptism for Christians today?
Although some Christians today do not agree when and how to baptize they do agree that is a very important part of our relationship with God and our everyday lives. When a child is baptized he or she automatically becomes a member of a loving Christian community. This community helps us all through our live and it is all because of their kindness and good nature given to them by the grace of God through their baptism.
During Baptism the child’s baptismal promises are made for them by their parents, this also gives the congregation the chance to renew theirs, showing that they profess their faith and reject Satan. The child also receives the gift of the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Spirit they receive many gifts such as courage, Right judgment and knowledge, among others. All these gifts can be used in difficult life situations e.g. what career path to take? Who to marry? Or for young people when faced with difficult situations such as pier pressure, the Holy Spirit can give you strength and help you get through these times. By being baptised as a Catholic you can then receive the six Sacraments. This can help modern Christians in many ways. One way would be that you can receive God’s forgiveness through the Sacrament of reconciliation and therefore you feel better about yourself and perhaps less stressed. By being baptized you can also benefit of getting married in the Church and can ask God to become part of the marriage by making it sacred and special. Another example would be receiving the Last rites when you are seriously ill or dying. This allows you to gain salvation and repent for your sins one last time so that you will obtain eternal life with God in heaven.
