from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1235 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.
A cross is used in a baptism as a sign of love and respect
The Baptism Pool holds the water that will be used for the Baptism.
there has been a cross or a crusifix in the water
Water baptism, death, resurrection, the cross
The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit that is used in baptism.
Baptism was not influenced it was given to us by Jesus. It reminds us that Jesus died on the cross and took away all of our sins.
In Water baptism, just water is used, in spiritual baptism, nothing is used, just a commitment and belief of you in God. Water baptism symbolizes that commitment (some people think that it is useful to have the Word of God (Bible) present as well)
There is no christening cup in a baptism. Christening cups, as far as I know, were popular presents at a baptism, beginning in the 19th century. I have never heard of one actuallyl being used in a baptism, Catholic or otherwise.
In general, it is blessed at the baptism ceremony itself.
is the lighted candle used for confirmation and baptism
The origin of the Baptism is found in the Bible and Jesus institute this sacrament for our cleansing.
Baptism