How Teaching of Discipleship Affects Christians Today

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How Teaching of Discipleship Affects Christians Today

All Christians today like the first disciples are called to follow

Jesus at their Baptism. They are expected to demonstrate

characteristics such as commitment, co-operation, courage, and not to

discriminate against anyone, related to the teaching of Jesus

The Baptism ceremony starts with the priest welcoming the candidate

into the church community and the family to the special occasion. He

then goes on to remind the parents that their Child is a gift from

God. A prayer of exorcism driving away the evils that threaten people.

The anointing with the 'oils of catechumens.' These oils are to give

the candidate strength to cope with the struggles of Christian life.

In the ancient times athletes anointed themselves as they prepare for

competition. Catechumens were people preparing during lent for entry

to the Christian community at Easter. Next probably the most important

part of the ceremony the pouring of water over the candidates head

whilst the priest says, 'I baptise you in the name of the Father, and

of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The water that is used is blessed

at the Easter Vigil, and it symbolises three different things. Firstly

water symbolises death, too much water can be destructive like in the

cases of floods. The word Baptism means 'plugging' in the sense of

drowning. In the early baptisms you would be total immured in the

river.

The anointing with the 'Chrism is the next stage in the Baptism

ceremony, showing the new Christian has been chosen for a special

life. Chrism is used at the coronation of kings and the ordination of

priests. Through baptism Christians share in Jesus' Kingship over all

creation. The white garment put on the newly baptised shows that sin

has been washed away, and the baptismal candle is lit from the

'Paschal' candle. The baptism candle represents Christians' share in

the light of Jesus' resurrection.

Christians are called to take part in the building of the Kingdom of

God. Other characteristics that Christians must show if they are

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