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The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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It represents nothing in the baptism itself. The cross is a symbol of the defeat of Satan, the price Yeshua paid for our sins and justification.
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∙ 9y agoThe sign of the cross symbolizes that the infant or adult is now claimed for Christ, and is removed from the world, and belongs to Christ. It symbolizes that fact that the person is dying to self and is to live for Christ from now on. It symbolizes the fact that the person must take up their cross daily and follow Christ.
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Roman Catholic AnswerThe Cross symbolizes the offering that Our Blessed Lord made of His Life to effect our salvation:.
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19941225 In his Passover Christ opened to all men the fountain of Baptism. He had already spoken of his Passion, which he was about to suffer in Jerusalem, as a "Baptism" with which he had to be baptized. (Mk 10:38; cf. Lk 12:50) The blood and water that flowed from the pierced side of the crucified Jesus are types of Baptism and the Eucharist, the sacraments of new life. (Cf. Jn 19:34; 1 Jn 5:6-8) From then on, it is possible "to be born of water and the Spirit" (Cf. Jn 3:5) in order to enter the Kingdom of God.
See where you are baptized, see where Baptism comes from, if not from the cross of Christ, from his death. There is the whole mystery: he died for you. In him you are redeemed, in him you are saved. (St. Ambrose, De sacr. 2, 2, 6: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Latina {Paris: 1841-1855} 16, 444; cf. Jn3:5)
AnswerBaptism, Rom.6:6, connects us with Christ's death (our death to sin) at the cross along with his resurrection (our new life).
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Catholic AnswerA sign of the cross is used on the baby's forehead when he is welcomed into the Church. A Crucifix is not called for in the Rite of Baptism.Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe cross doesn't mean a lot about baptism, but really just represents the defeat of Satan and the history of the lord and Christ himself.
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∙ 13y agofarther son and the holy spirit
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Why is the cross used in baptism?
A cross is used in a baptism as a sign of love and respect
Why is it important to begin and end by praying the Sign of the Cross?
Jesus instructed that prayers should be directed to the Father in his name. One way to do this is to name the Holy Trinity while making the sign of the cross. Making the sign of the cross on yourself also reminds God of the sacrifice his son made, and of your own baptism, by which grace you have access to the Creator.
What are many the symbols of baptism?
Some of the symbols include: water a dove a white garment chrism (oil) the sign of the cross candle
What are rituals in baptism?
The sign of the cross is traced on the child's forehead by both the priest and the chosen godparents at the beginning of the Baptismal ceremony. This symbolizes that the child belongs to Christ and it is a reminder of the love Jesus has for them. The anointing, and baptism with water.
What are different sacramentals?
the anointing in baptism, the prayers used in last anointing , the nuptial blessing given in marriage, the sign of the cross, holy water, the rosary, the way of the cross and benediction of the blessed Sacrament.
How is a cross used in baptism?
Catholic AnswerOther than normal use of a cross, or the sign of the cross during Mass and other Church services, the sign of the cross is only spelled out once in the baptismal rite: from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19941235 The sign of the cross, on the threshold of the celebration, marks with the imprint of Christ the one who is going to belong to him and signifies the grace of the redemption Christ won for us by his cross.
Why are the preparations Jesus made at lent like the preparations you make at confirmation?
Jesus made no special preparations. The cross was always before him, which he called his baptism: But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! (Luke 12.50)
What reminds Catholics of their baptism?
Bathing, showering, swimming. General ablutionary activities involving water... Dunking objects into liquids.Roman Catholic AnswerHoly Water reminds Catholics of their baptism. We use it upon entering Church to bless ourselves with the sign of the cross recalling our own baptism.
Why don't born again Christians make the sign of the cross?
There is nothing in the Bible that says a Christian has to make the sign of the cross. Making the sign of the cross is a man made tradition and has no Biblical basis or meaning. Additionally, some 'born again' Christians do make the sign of the cross.
What are the three symbolic actions that takes place in a baptism celebration?
sign of the cross on forehead, pouring of holy water on the head, wearing white clothing, baptismal fount
What is the chief sign used at baptism?
a dove
Why is the sign of the cross made on the forehead when someone is confirmed?
.Catholic AnswerThe Sign of the Cross made on someones forehead in Church is to claim that person for Christ. It is done when a child is brought into the Church before they are baptized as well.
