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Godparents are there simply to reinforce the teachings of the parents and their promise to bring up the child in the way of Christ. The godparents are like teachers, supporting the parents in what they do, but the real task of bringing children to Christ rests with the parents.
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∙ 11y agoGodparents in baptism: this is the person who nurtures and takes care of the person being baptized, in other words he or she is responsible for guiding and encouraging the baptized person's spiritual education and Christian development.
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∙ 9y agoGodparents "sponsor" a child's baptism and are symbolically "guarantors" of the child's spiritual growth.
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Who makes the promises in baptism?
the god parents
Is the pineapple a symbol of baptism?
=== === === ===No it is not the symbol of Baptism!
If you have your children baptised at a protestant church do their god parents have to be already baptised?
To be a god parent in a catholic community the willing god parents must of had their confirmation already to be a godparent for the baptism.
What is the one sybol for baptism?
A symbol of baptism is water.
What is the symbol of the holy spirit that is used in baptism?
The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit that is used in baptism.
Who takes part of a baptism?
The priest, of course, the god parents, the parents, the baby getting baptised, other family and that's about it unless you're do it during a regular mass then you have all people in the church.
What does baptism symbole?
Infant baptism symbolizes exactly the same as what adult baptism symbolizes: new life, forgiveness of sins and the acceptance of Christ as your Lord and savior. Parents are instructed to help their children to love, honor and obey God. Infant baptism shows that the parents are prepared to bring their child up in God's way and to guide him/her as a child of Christ until he/she is able to make his/her own decision to follow Christ.
Why is light a symbol of baptism?
you tell me
What does god parents relate to the rite of baptism?
A godparent is a child’s representative at the baptism. A baby is unable to understand or respond during the service, so it’s your job to make certain commitments on their behalf.
Is a Dove a symbol of baptism?
Not really. The dove is used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit which is very heavily involved in Baptism.
Do you need god parents?
God parents are appointed by your parents at the time of your baptism (christening), if this is done when you are a baby or young child. They promise to take an interest in your moral and religious upbringing. Sometimes there is an understanding that they will take care of you if your parents fall ill or die. If you are baptised as an adult, you do not need god parents because you make the promises in the ceremony yourself. If you are not baptised, you don't need them at all!
Baptism gets its power from what?
Baptism gets its power from the word of GOD.
