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Some "brands" of Christianity believe that one needs to be baptized as a baby. Meaning becoming a christian from a VERY young age.
However... the word "baptism" means to immerse, to plunge under water, to completely submerge. It does NOT mean "to sprinkle the head". Now who is going to completely submerge a baby? Nobody in their right mind.
Baptism is to represent being "buried with Jesus"...thus the plunging underwater. And then coming out of the water is parallel to Jesus' being raised to life again.
So, clearly baptism is a decision to be made by a young person or adult. A baby can not make the decison to become a christian or not. While it is a noble thing for parents to want the best for their baby, this one is a bit off the mark.
What else can I help you with?
What is children's baptism?
Here infants are baptized in the church.
Did catholics reject the idea of infant baptism?
Catholics did not reject the idea of infant baptism. Catholics have been baptizing eight-day old infants for a very long time.
What is the biblical basis for infant baptism?
Infant baptism is based on the belief that baptism is a sign of God's covenant with believers, similar to circumcision in the Old Testament. Some Christians argue that since infants were included in the covenant in the Old Testament, they should also be included in the covenant of baptism in the New Testament.
Why do some christians baptize their young and not others?
The reason that some churches baptize infants and some do not depends upon what their understanding of baptism is and upon what conditions it is offered. Speaking generally.... The churches who not baptize infants practice "believers baptism", that is, the recipient must be of an age where they can choose to be baptized or not by themselves. They see baptism as a sign of the Christian's public profession of faith. Baptism in turn is primarily seen as a dying to sin and a rising with Christ, which is why these same churches frequently baptized by immersion. Churches who baptize infants see baptism as a mark of God's grace freely offered to us without any preconditions on on own (such as a renunciation of sin and a choosing of Christ). It is a mark of God's love, God's claim, on the infant, and is a visible sign that the infant is included in God's family. In many churches the infants parents must be Christians and promise to bring the child up in the Christian faith.
What is the first sacrament that Catholic Christians receive?
Baptism. It is required before any other sacrament is received. All sacraments give grace.
What is a baptismal font?
A small basin. Usually in the front of a Catholic or a different denomination of a Christian church that believes in water baptism for infants. Note: to the best of my knowledge, Protestants believe in dedicating services so this is not used. They believe that after a person comes to the age of concent that a full baptism immersion baptism is done.
What biblical support is there for infant baptism?
One biblical support for infant baptism is found in the New Testament book of Acts, where it mentions households being baptized. Some interpret this to include infants being baptized along with their families. Additionally, in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructs his disciples to baptize all nations, which some believe includes infants as well.
What is the reletionship between baptism and comfirmation?
In the Catholic and Anglican churches, infants are baptized, but not confirmed until they have reached the age of reason. In the Orthodox Church, confirmation immediately follows baptism. In Protestant churches, confirmation is not considered a sacrament and is usually not performed.
Is there a difference between confirmation and baptism in the Christian faith?
Yes, there is a difference between confirmation and baptism in the Christian faith. Baptism is a sacrament that symbolizes cleansing and rebirth, usually performed on infants or new believers. Confirmation is a ritual where individuals affirm their faith and commitment to the church, often done during adolescence or adulthood.
Why do some christians not agree with only adults being baptised?
Baptism is considered a sign of God's covenant, a continuation of circumcision. The Abrahamic covenant was with a nation of people: the 'believers' and their household. Likewise baptism is administered to the infants in a household by many Christian denominations.
Is infant baptism supported by biblical teachings?
Infant baptism is a practice in some Christian denominations where infants are baptized. The support for infant baptism in the Bible is a topic of debate among theologians and scholars. Some argue that there are passages in the Bible that suggest the practice, while others believe that baptism should be reserved for those who can make a conscious decision to follow Jesus. Ultimately, the interpretation of biblical teachings on infant baptism varies among different Christian traditions.
Did the Puritans baptized infants?
Yes, in general Puritan groups did baptize infants under the assumption that early baptism was a "half-way covenant" with God that included the child in the Faith community much the same way Circumcision was a mark of community membership in the Old Testament. Baptism of an infant was not considered a final seal of salvation however, as each individual was expected to have a later "conversion experience" that would bring them into a personal covenant with Christ in addition to the community covenant that took place at Baptism.
