What happens during the Sacrament of Baptism?

Answer 1

At the beginning of the service the infant and her parents will be welcomed into the Church and be brought to the front (Near the Altar and Font). The priest will ask the parents the infant's name and ask what they are asking from the Church. They reply with the infant's full name and that they want baptism. The priest traces the Sign Of The Cross over the infant's forehead and then pours the Holy Water over Ruby's head at the Font while saying 'I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. Then the two oils will be applied to the infant's forehead and the Godparents will be called to come up and take the Baptismal Vows. After the oils are applied, they will walk to the Font and the priest again will pour water over the infant's head and then the shawl will be wrapped around to symbolize that we put on Christ in Baptism. The Baptismal Candle (Which is lit by the Easter Candle and represents the one true light of Christ) is given to the parents.

Answer"I baptize you _(Name)__, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This is done while water is being poured over the person or while the person is submerged into water.

Answer 2

Say the baby is called Ruby and the priest is called Fr. Tony At the beginning of the service Ruby and her parents will be welcomed into the Church and be brought to the front (Near the Altar and Font) then Fr. Tony will ask them what they are calling Ruby and what they are asking the Church for. They reply Ruby's full name and that they want Baptism. Next Fr. Tony traces the Sign Of The Cross over Ruby's forehead. Afterwards, Fr. Tony will pour the Holy Water over Ruby's head at the Font as this is happening he will say 'I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. Then the two oils will be applied to Ruby's forehead and the Godparents will be called to come up and take the Baptismal Vows. After the oils are applied, they will walk to the Font and Fr. Tony will pour water over Ruby's head. Next, the shawl will be wrapped around Ruby to reflect we put on Christ in Baptism and the Baptismal Candle ( Which is lit by the Easter Candle) is given to the parents which represents the one true light of Christ. Finally, the service will end and if a part is held they will head to the party. The cleansing ritual which means acceptance by Christ into heaven. Different religions baptise at different age levels. You can be baptized at most any age, infant to adult.

Some Christians see baptism as a means of salvation, and others see it as a sign of a foregoing act of trusting in Christ which can only be from a person of an age to speak for themselves. Infant baptism involves a belief that others can speak on behalf of the child. Either way, it is signifies the new life and washing away of the old nature. Answer Scripture says that Jesus instructed His disciples to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."(Matthew Ch 28) What is Baptism: "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, 'Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.' Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' Nicodemus said to him, 'How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?' Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born anew.' The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit.' Nicodemus said to him, 'How can this be?' Jesus answered him, 'Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand this? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen; but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.'" (John Ch3) According to Scripture therefore Baptism enables us to enter the Kingdom of Heaven through our spiritual birth. Entry to the Kingdom of Heaven in this way cannot be denied as we see when John the Baptist "saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit that befits repentance." (Matthew Ch 3) and when Jesus said "Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force "(Matthew Ch 11) There are other ways to enter the Kingdom of Heavene.g. 'Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.'." (Mark 10). "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew Ch 7) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. .." (Matthew Ch 5) Note 1: Jesus was baptised by John "for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. ..... And when Jesus was baptised, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.'" (Matthew Ch 3) thus confirming His entry into the Kingdom of Heaven and His sonship of the King of Kings.

Answer Immersion in water or sprinkling of water for the forgiveness of sins.

Answer 3

Nothing supernatural. It does bring the congregation together as a whole to do as Jesus requested of his followers to remember Him.