parents of the baby a few questions: 'Do you turn to Christ?' 'Do you repent of your sins?' 'Do you renounce evil?' The answers are given not only on behalf of the people themselves, but on behalf of the baby also who cannot yet speak. [IMAGE]In an infant baptism, the priest blesses the water in a structure called a font, which can be seen in the picture opposite. The priest pours this water over the baby's head three times, addressing the baby by its name
Aspects of Baptism In believers’ baptism the person being baptised is usually in his teen years or older. This is so he is old enough to be confident that he really has put his faith in Christ. There is a large tank at the front of the church full of water which he and the pastor enter. He would wear a white shirt normally to show that he is clean of sin and has turned to the Lord. He is asked some questions by the pastor to openly confirm that he is now a witness for
Features of Baptism There are many different central features of infant and believers baptism. Infant Baptism is when a small child or baby is baptised. It can be performed using three methods. The Latin tradition of the Catholic Church is when the infant has water poured over his/her head. A baby is usually held over a font and as the water is poured, the priest says the words of the baptism. This water is poured three times showing us that the child is baptized
The Reasons for Baptising Babies I strongly disagree with the statement “Baptising babies is pointless”. I believe baptising babies is a very important practice in many Christian countries. From the days of the early church children have been baptised so I do not see it to be pointless. However I can see the other side of the argument, as babies cannot make their own decisions. Many parents wish for their child to be baptised as a baby and believe that when the
important part of the Christian faith, in the Roman Catholic Church it is the initial sacrament of initiation, the other two being Holy Communion and Confirmation. It is the start of the religious journey through Christianity. By being baptised it is showing a commitment to the Christian faith it is both a public as well as personal commitment and declaration to show your dedication to your faith. Baptism signifies a life long covenant between God and the candidate. As
the glorious power of the Father so also we might live a new life. (Romans 6:4) You can celebrate baptism either as an adult or a child. Many Christians want there babies baptised as young infants yet many Christians believe that because Jesus was baptised as an adult they should be baptised as adults this is called believers baptism. It is on the subject of these two different ceremonies both from the same Religion - Christianity, which I am going to try to describe
my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink" (john 6:53-55) Font - babies are baptised here at the baptismal font. It is not a pool which tells us that babies are baptised using pouring of water. The babies are brought into the church on the faith of their parents and they receive the holy spirit It is usual positioned at the front as we enter or close to the alter. The paschal
specifically addressed. There are passages that include information about baptism that imply that anyone and everyone can be baptised. For example, in Acts 16:33 it says, “At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized” (Acts 1). In this verse, it says that all within the household were baptised, which could include infants. Christians then compared the baptism of their children to the Jewish rite of circumcision, saying
The Baptism of Jesus 2. Jesus’ Conversation with Nicodemus 3. Paul’s letter to the Romans. After the readings the ‘prayers of the faithful’ are said. These prayers will be for the child, the parents and godparents. There should be a prayer; for the new life given in baptism and asking the saints after whom the child is called to pray for the child. Our name identifies who we are; it makes it clear that each one of us is a unique and special individual, and that
Baptism comes from a Greek word meaning to immerse or dip in water. The practise was adopted in the New Testament and almost every Christian will be baptised (the exceptions are Quakers and the Salvation Army). However there are many different opinions on how and when this important Christian Rite of Passage should be carried out. Many will think at birth. Hopefully I can help so you can make your own decision about what some call a sacrament and others call a sacrilege