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A01- Describe and Explain the Central features of Infant and Believers Baptism All Christians have sacraments. Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have seven sacraments and Church of England has only two. Baptism is a sacrament of initiation. All churches have baptism. Baptism is "An outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace" this means that it can be outward and spiritual as it is visible and tangible, but can also be something inward and spiritual. When someone is being baptized they have water poured on to their head (can be different depending on the type of Christian) this is outward and visible but is also spiritual as it is a sign of washing away sins. The word 'Baptism' means immersion hence the washing of sins for that reason some Christians are fully immersed during baptism, it is also because that is the way John the Baptist baptised people. Baptism started two thousand years ago in the time of John the Baptist. He would baptize people by dipping them into the River Jordan as a sign of washing away their sins. It was a symbolic way for adults to turn away from their sins. At that time Baptism didn't have such a deep, spiritual meaning it was just a way of fresh start. Some people were even baptized more then once. It was very common and fast. When Jesus himself was baptized it wasn't to wash away his sins but as a way to show how Jesus was a
Baptism is a ceremony by which a person is made a member of the church.
Ian Chaffey 11DH/11H 11th April 2001 Baptism Coursework Baptism is a ceremony by which a person is made a member of the church. People are baptised in most denominations with the exception of the Salvation Army and Quakers. Baptism is: * The sign of new life in Jesus-anyone who is baptized is said to be born again, * The washing away of sins, * The means of uniting the person baptized with other Christians and members of the church, * The means of sharing the death and resurrection of Jesus * And the sharing of life with God. All Christians who agree to be baptized have to agree that there are two important features in baptism, they are: What God does is important. He forgives the sins of those who are baptized. He receives them into his family, as his children. They are 'born again': that means they have new spiritual life because Jesus died and rose again to save them. This life continues after death. Those baptized must repent of their sins and accept Jesus Christ as their saviour and Lord. When a child is baptized, others make the promises and statements of belief for them. Infant baptism takes place in many Christian denominations, among them are; Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, Methodist and United Reform Church. Infants are baptized so they may be God's children, members of his family and church. They are also
The following is the standard order of service in a Church of Ireland baptism. It is usually performed during an otherwise ordinary Sunday service.
RE Baptism Coursework Part A - Order of Service The following is the standard order of service in a Church of Ireland baptism. It is usually performed during an otherwise ordinary Sunday service. The Introduction is the very first part of the sacrament of baptism. During this part of the service, the minister asks the parents and Godparents (sponsors) some questions concerning bringing up the child as a Christian. The questions are: * "Will you bring up this child as a Christian within the family of the church?" * "Will you help him to be regular in public worship and in private prayer, by your teaching, by your example and by your prayers for him?" * "Will you encourage him to come in due course to Confirmation and Holy Communion?" In response to each of these questions, the sponsors say "We will" The next part of the service is the Ministry of the Word. This usually involves two New Testament readings, usually ones concerned with baptism or the special relationship between Jesus and children. These readings are usually either Romans 6:3-4, Matthew 28:18-19 or Mark 10:13-16. On some occasions a short sermon follows these readings. The third part of the baptism service is called the Ministry of the Sacrament, and involves the sponsors confessing their own faith and the actual baptism of the child. Firstly the sponsors are asked another three questions: * "Do
Infant Baptism.
Baptism is a sacred action in which the Christian community comes together to celebrate. It is the first of the three sacraments of initiation, which make a person a full member of the church. In baptism, the child will be free from sin and evil. This sacrament is a symbol of God's care for us, and by carrying it out we bring ourselves together closer to the Lord. I will describe and explain the central features of infant baptism. Infant Baptism. An infant is not able to make the promises of faith in the Catholic Church, but he or she belongs to a family who has faith, and parents and godparents promise to make the faith known to the child as they become older. The crowd and the priest at the back of the church welcome the child. The sponsors and parents declare their intentions asking on behalf of the child for baptism. The priest gives and short homily to explain the reading from the bible and is then followed by the prayers of the faithful. The priest now recites the Prayer of exorcism; asking for the child to be rescued from the slavery of sin and pass into the freedom of God. The priest then anoints the child on the breast with the oil of catechumens and everyone proceeds to the Baptismal font. (a catechumen is someone who is preparing to be baptised.) The oil is a sign of strength and healing. Then the water is blessed and as the child cannot declare faith
Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.
Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us Confirmation is the moment when two things are confirmed. The candidate confirms his/her faith in Christ and takes full responsibility for that faith and for membership of the community of faith, which we call the "church". God, through the Bishop, confirms God's claim on the candidate's life. Whatever happens at confirmation, the moment for those who are confirmed is a significant one because they take a step of faith. Like some others in the list, this is a once for all sacraments. You're only confirmed once in a lifetime, though some, coming in from other denominations, find confirmation much like what they did as an affirmation of their faith in their own church years before. The primary symbol of Confirmation is the community itself. Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are sacraments of initiation, initiation into a community. The community that gathers to celebrate your Confirmation is not there merely to watch; it is the community into which you are being initiated. The community is the sign of Christ's presence for you. Every Confirmation begins with Baptism. This is true whether the Baptism was celebrated only a few moments before
Explain the meaning and significance of baptism for Christians today.
Explain the meaning and significance of baptism for Christians today. The meaning and significance of baptism today is the same as it has always been since its conception. It is a sacrament of initiation. We are being welcomed into the community of Christ's Church. "Baptism makes us members of the body of Christ. Therefore we are members one of another.... Baptism incorporates us into the church". 'Catechism 1267' The sacrament of initiation is the begging or entry point to becoming a Christian. You cannot become a member of the Christian Church unless you are baptized. It is also a sign of belonging. "The Lord himself affirms that baptism is necessary for salvation. He also commands his disciples to proclaim the gospel to all the nations and to baptize them. Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of using for this sacrament. The church does not know of any other means than baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude". 'Catechism 1257' When we are born we are born into our family, our blood and genetic family. Parents want the best for their children. They want their children to have all the opportunities they have had, and to enjoy all the things they themselves have found enjoyable in their own lives. So parents who belong to a church want their children also to be part of the
Explain the meaning and significance of baptism for christians today.
Explain the meaning and significance of baptism for christians today Baptism is a sacred action in which the Christian community comes together to celebrate. This sacrament is a symbol of God's care for us, and by carrying it out we bring ourselves together closer to the Lord. During Baptism, we are received into the church. Baptism is important as it represents a death to the old sinful life and a rise to a new life as a Christian. Water is used to cleanse and during Baptism, an infant is cleansed of original sin or a believer is cleansed of personal sin. In addition, the submersion in water represents Jesus' own death and resurrection. By using the same methods of baptism we are following Jesus' footsteps. The white garment in which the infant is clothed in, or the white clothing, which the adult would wear during Baptism, represents innocence and purity. They are cleansed from sin, whether it is original or personal sin. The messiah's holy colour was white as seen in the transfiguration. At a believers baptism they are already active Christians beforehand and so it is a significant part of their lives in that it is the sign that they are true Christians. By being baptized as an adult they are publicly showing that they love God, have repented for their sins and understand what being a Christian means. They are allowing the grace of god to enter their lives which means
Explain the meaning and significance of Baptism for Christians today with particular references to how being baptised might affect the behaviour, lifestyle and decision making of Christian believers today
Explain the meaning and significance of Baptism for Christians today with particular references to how being baptised might affect the behaviour, lifestyle and decision making of Christian believers today As the Christian community, by being baptised, we get closer to God, to his endless love and great power and we also become the true members of the Catholic Church. It means that we become brothers and sisters of Jesus and therefore children of God. Baptism is a new birth into a greater life, the life of God himself. In baptism we are called to spend our lives trying to become like a Christ - a true follower of his. The 10 commandments, the biggest commandment which says "Love your God with your entire mind, with all your strength and with all your soul, and love your neighbour as yourself" and all commandments that have been given by the church, are the things that when we live according to them, then it is the way of following Jesus. Every Christian is called by God. Every Christian is given a vocation to use his/her life and talents as a member of God's family. Different people can fill their vocation in different ways. Some can chose to join a Religious Order, others may be called to be a priest, deacon, bishop or nun, and others may just be a good example of father, brother or any type of lay person. Christians who belong to the Baptist Church can chose to become a
Describe and explain the central features of infant and believers' baptism.
R.S Coursework Baptism Skill AO1 Describe and explain the central features of infant and believers' baptism. Both infant and believers' baptism is when new life is celebrated. Baptism is a sacrament and a sign of the welcome into the Christian community and of God's welcome. Baptism is believed to wash away sins and give new spiritual birth as a child of God. In the time of John the Baptist, being baptised symbolised the sorrow. During infant baptism, the godparents (chosen by the infant's parents) who agree to act as substitutes parents for the infant is the parents are unable or reluctant to bring up their child, admit their belief by reciting the creed (statement of belief) on behalf of the baby. An essential part of baptism is the vows, which express the Christian faith in Jesus Christ. It also represents a Christian's total rejection to Satan, who represents evil. The vows express the Christian's rejection of all his work and empty promises. A candidate can only be baptised once the vows are made. In the case of Infant's baptism, the vows are made by the infant's parents or godparents to bring the child up in a Christian way. This is because the child is too young to understand what is happening. The godparents also help with the child's spiritual and religious upbringing. During baptism, anointing oils are used. Oil was traditionally a sign of strength
Describe and explain the central features of infant and believers baptism?
Sarah Hurworth 0H Describe and explain the central features of infant and believers baptism? The word baptism comes from the Greek word 'Baptizo' which means 'to dip' this plays an important part in some baptisms. An infant Baptism is an expression of faith for the people of God. Baptism takes away original sin, which is the main reason why young children are baptized. We are born into a sinful world and need God and the faith he gives us at baptism to take away our tendency to sin. Many groups of Christians practice the baptism of infants. Christian parents want the baby to be a member of the Family of God. The idea is that the children of Christian parents belong to the membership of the church and should therefore be baptized. In The Orthodox Church there are special features of the baptism of a child, the most obvious is that the baby is completely dipped in the font. Orthodox baptisms occur on the eighth day after the birth and the baby is held facing east. He or she is then dipped into the water three times in the name of trinity. The Orthodox service has three parts, the blessing of baptismal water with a prayer and breathing on the water in the form of the cross. A pre-baptism anointing with the 'oil of gladness'. And the actual baptism. In Roman Catholic and Anglican baptisms the baby has water poured over the forehead with a formula of words