The Baptism Pool holds the water that will be used for the Baptism.
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)
to clean to from your sins
Baptism
to flush out toxins
In general, it is blessed at the baptism ceremony itself.
It is a receptacle in Church for the water used in Baptism
It is a receptacle in Church for the water used in Baptism
Baptism. Baptism is the purification of water to wash away sin. Many Christians do this when they become saved by God.
Chrism is the oil used by the bishop during the Sacrament of Confirmation. Water is used by the minister (bishop, priest, deacon) at Baptism. Chrism is one of the oils used at Baptism, the other being the oil of the Catechuminate.
It is used for Baptism & for reminding us of our Baptismal promises.
The shell is an ancient symbol of baptism and is often used during baptism to scoop the water from the baptismal font. The three drops of water represent the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit into whom we are baptized.