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Catholics baptize by sprinkling instead of immersion because they believe that the sprinkling of water symbolizes the cleansing of sin and the renewal of the individual's spiritual life. This practice is rooted in tradition and is seen as a valid form of baptism within the Catholic Church.
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Do orthodox have baptism?
The word baptize comes from the Greek word 'baptizma' which means to immerse and completely cover in water. Sprinkling with water is called 'aspersion', but it is not the same as a baptism. An Orthodox baptism is recognized by all Catholics, but Catholic baptisms are not recognized by all Orthodox, because Catholic baptisms are actually done by aspersion or sprinkling, rather than by full immersion (which is what the Greek word 'baptize' means) and baptism has been the tradition of the Orthodox Church for the last 2,000 years.
Why didn't Jesus baptize?
Jesus did not baptize people himself because he wanted to show that his mission was not about rituals or ceremonies, but about the message of salvation and the coming of the Kingdom of God. Instead, he focused on preaching, teaching, and performing miracles to demonstrate his authority and fulfill his purpose on Earth.
Why baptize babies instead of older children or adults?
Babies are baptized becuase they are innocent and haven't made sin but getting rid of original sin!
Do Catholics eat fish on Fridays as a religious practice?
Yes, Catholics traditionally abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a religious practice, and often choose to eat fish instead.
What would occur if water were accidentally used in place of immersion oil?
When using the oil immersion objective, the oil has the same refractive index as the glass. So it is like an extension of the lens. Water does not have the same refraction index as glass, so the image would not be as clear.
Why do Catholics see the need to worship and pray to people instead of God?
They believe that God is more likely to answer their prayers if a saint requests him to.
Why did the Romans switched to chatholocism instead of Christianity?
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What is the primary danger if you are suddenly immersed in cold water?
Drowning. The immersion in cold water often causes the victim to suddenly exhale the air that is in their lungs instead of holding it in as long as possible.
To feed catholics avoiding meat on fridays ray kroc created McDonald's ill-fated hula burger what did it have instead of meat?
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Were the Crusaders Jews?
No, Catholics started the Crusades because the Ottomans were terrorizing the Catholics who went on pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Ottomans were also attacking the Eastern Roman Empire. Some crusaders, instead of going to the Holy Land, slaughtered Jews. Some crusaders did both.
What happened to Jesus when he met John the Baptist?
Jesus asks John to baptize him, but John says that Jesus should baptize him instead, but Jesus told him to because Jesus will carry the sins of all the world and will give new life to all the humanity, and when Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit came over Him in a shape of a dove and a sound from Heaven saying that Jesus is the beloved son of GOD...(Mathiew 3:13-17)
Is there something Catholic's can't eat?
Meat on all Fridays of the year. ---- A Catholic Answer (Catholics in union with the Pope) Before 1965, Catholics of the requisite age were required to abstain from meat on all Fridays of the year. By 1970 this requirement was no longer in force, and became instead a recommendation that individual Catholics observe this form of penance or select some other form that they may find to be more suitable.
