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Baptism and Christening
Baptism and Christening are Christian sacraments. It has different meanings and methods of being carried out depending on the branch of Christianity it is being associated with. Baptism can range from a sprinkling of water from a cup onto a persons head to fully submerging the person into a river.
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What do baptists believe about baptism?
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"Southern Methodists" is an inaccurate term. During the Civil War there existed a Methodist Episcopal Church, South, due to the Church's split over slavery. This church has since re-united and had several other mergers to now exist as The United Methodist Church.
Briefly, United Methodism believes that both infants and adults can be Baptized. The method used to Baptize can be by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion. Baptism is a one-time thing. Baptisms from other Christian denominations are accepted without re-Baptism. Re-Baptism is not allowed. Baptism is a Sacrament - a sign-act. As such, it is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace.
Theologically, much goes on in Baptism. God is present. God's grace (freely given love) is imparted to the individual. The individual is welcomed into the Body of Christ, the church.
The United Methodist Church's official statement on Baptism is called "By Water and The Spirit," which can be found here: http://www.gbod.org/worship/articles/water_spirit/
Who are the people that are selected by catechumen to help him or her prepare for baptism and lead a genuine Christian life?
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Catechumen
What christian churches only baptize adults?
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I don't know all of them, but I know that you can be initiated into Wicca, Shamanism, and Paganism as an adult.
Good luck, maybe more people will help you out too.
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When is the holy water used for Baptism blessed?
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In general, it is blessed at the baptism ceremony itself.
Why do you pour the water over the babies head three times in baptism?
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Water is used in baptism to symbolize the cleansing from sin given by the free grace of God.
Can a Muslim baptise a catholic?
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Of course no. Muslims don't believe in the philosophy behind Christian baptism. so, how they can do it?
How is baptism celebrated in the Church today?
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In a Catholic church baptism is celebrated with the child the parent and the Godparents. The priest pours water to cleanse the sins of the baby and then puts oil on the babies forehead to represent the new life of the baby. it is then follwed by a aprty for the baptism.
What gift is appropriate for 5 year old boy for baptism?
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clothes? maybe a cheep st. christopher neckless... hes the patron saint of protection... good stuff, i have one
Why did John the Baptist baptize Jews?
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John performed a ritual called the Mikvah to the Jews. It was not Baptism. He did it differently from Jewish law though.
Baptism, from Greek βαπτίζω (baptízô), is a religious act of purification by water usually associated with admission to membership or fullness of membership of Christianity. Because of the word's association with Christianity and its periodically repeated character, the Jewish purification rite of mikvah is not normally spoken of as baptism.
Mikvah (or mikveh) (Hebrew: מִקְוָה, Standard MiqvaTiberian Miqwāh; plural: mikva'ot or mikves) is a specific type of bath designed for the purpose of ritual washing in Judaism. The word "mikvah", as used in the Hebrew Bible, literally means a "collection" - generally, a collection of water.
Several biblical regulations specify that full immersion in water is required to regain ritual purity after ritually impure incidents have occurred. Most forms of impurity can be nullified through immersion in any natural collection of water. Some, such as a Zav, however require "living water," such as springs or groundwater wells. Living water has the further advantage of being able to purify even while flowing as opposed to rainwater which must be stationary in order to purify.
The mikvah is designed to simplify this requirement, by providing a bathing facility that remains in ritual contact with a natural source of water. Its main uses nowadays are:
- by Jewish women to achieve ritual purity after menstruation or childbirth
- by Jewish men to achieve ritual purity (see details below)
- as part of a traditional procedure for conversion to Judaism
- for utensils used for food
John's baptism was an adaptation of the mikvah, or ritual immersion bath, that had been part of Jewish life for generations and symbolized a spiritual cleansing. It was used to consecrate a new beginning. Jewish men took a mikvah each Sabbath. Women took a mikvah after each monthly period.
On Yom Kippur the High Priest took 7 mikvot (plural of mikvah) during the ceremonies. Jesus came to John for a mikvah at the beginning of His ministry. The reason John had people take a mikvah was to show that they had changed their minds (repented) about their need for a Savior and were taking a new direction regarding their salvation. No longer would they focus on keeping the Law but would look instead to the coming redeemer whose arrival John was announcing. Once Jesus came, John's baptism of repentance was no longer needed, so it became a symbol of the believer's death and re-birth.
In Islam it's called; Wudu (Arabic: الوضوء al-wuḍū', Persian:آبدست ābdast, Turkish: abdest) is the Islamic act of washing parts of the body using water. Muslims are required to perform wudu in preparation for ritual prayers and for handling and reading the Qur'an. Wudu is often translated as "partial ablution", and Ghusl (غسل) is an Arabic term referring to the full ablution (ritual washing) required in Islam. In order to enter a state of purity before salat, a Muslim usually performs the partial ablution, or wudu. In some cases, it is mustahab (recommended) to perform ghusl. These cases include:
- Friday prayer
- Entering ehram for hajj
- Being unconscious
- Burying a mushrik
- Before going out for the Eid prayer
- After a new Muslim takes shahada for the first time
- Before performing Namaz-e-tawbah (Shia Muslims).
In other cases a ghusl is obligatory. These cases are:
- After having sexual intercourse or any discharge of semen or sexual fluids.
- After a woman completes her menstrual cycle.
- Death away from the battlefield.
Is there a celebration after baptism?
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Yes there is a celebration in the church .
Not necessarily in the UK people either go back to the parents house, or to a restaurant for a meal.
Where does adult baptism take place?
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Baptism of an adult as opposed to baptizing a child.
In some churches, the adult is baptised in a pool and has promised to keep their faith in God and Jesus.
What are Russian Orthodox beliefs about baptism?
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They would follow the Greek mode of Immersion- which is the literal translation of 'Baptizo' from which words like Baptist and Baptism are derived, which means to immerse in water.
Is a Dove a symbol of baptism?
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Not really. The dove is used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit which is very heavily involved in Baptism.
What is the ongoing result of participation in Baptism?
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The baptism in the Christian religion those who follow Christ Jesus is a one-time physical act; it is an outward public, expression of your inward commitment to Jesus Christ, Matthew 10:32; it identifies you with Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection; Romans 6:3-5. It identifies you as a redeemed sinner, as part of God's family, 1 Corinthians 12:13.So the ongoing result should be a new life in Christ that you are now living for Him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new."
Why do people think its better to baptise people when there adults rather than babies?
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Because babies cannot make the decision of choosing God or not. They do not know God and his love for us. When we are older, we can choose. However, kids do get saved. Being saved is telling a church figure that we believe in God and that he died for us.
How many people did John the Baptist baptize the same day as Jesus?
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The number is not given in the Bible, but there are two interesting verses that indicate that Jesus did not baptize anyone -
See John 4.1 & 2 -
When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
Must a couple be married to baptize their child?
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Yes! it is because God blessed them through the sacred rite of Matrimony and the child must not be baptized if the couple is not actually receiving the sacred rite from God
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No, any child may be baptized in the Catholic church as long as there is parent or guardian consent, and there is sufficient proof that he or she will be raised in the Catholic faith.
What are the Responses for godparents and sponsors during the baptism service?
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I am also trying to find out the answer to this question. I am baptizing our baby girl this month and both Godparents speak English as a second language and I really wanted to help them by showing the text or responses they will need to say ahead of time.
Why is oil used in the sacrament of baptism?
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From what I Understand as a SDA Christian, baptism is used by water not oil.
Baptism signifies that you are repenting for your old ways and starting a new life with Christ Savior. By being immersed by water you are washing away the dirt and sin of your past life and when you come up you have started your new life with Christ.
" I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier thain I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire" ( Matthew 3:11).
Those who get baptized should be doing so because they have accepted Jesus in their hearts and want to follow and serve him the rest of their life. This act of obedience is a public display of your love for God the father, the son and the holy spirit.
Oil on the other hand, is a practice in which some churches use to aid in the healing of the sick only because of biblical referencing :
"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up" ( James 5:14)
Why did John baptize God?
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Because Jesus came to earth as a man and the Bible said that we must be baptized.
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13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?"
15 But Jesus answered and said to him, "Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him.
16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He[c] saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." ----------------------------------------------------------- Another possible answer from another representative of WikiAnswers.com: The baptism of Jesus, by John, was a fulfillment of a prophesy or two which were made in multiple parts of the old testament, but specifically in a few parts of Isaiah and Malachi. I, myself, am not too good at finding and deciphering prophesy in the Bible, but you may find the following helpful: Malachi 4:5 and Mathew 11:14. These verses and the surrounding verses are pretty clear in prophesying the coming of John the Baptist to make way for the Lord, and to help Him to fulfill the other prophesies involving Himself. Aside from being a fulfillment of prophesy, Jesus's baptism was also an act of humility. He is often referred to as the "Lamb of God," and sometimes the "Servant King," which are to mean that he lowered himself to our level, and therefore became just as much in need of such things as baptism. There are two ways to take this, which are very important to consider. In some churches, such as the Church of Christ, and I think the Methodist Church, it is believed that there is no salvation without baptism, because they believe that baptism is a remission of sins and the flesh and is necessary to receiving the Holy Spirit. They would say that Jesus was baptized to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to enact the required remissions of his flesh so that he could be saved. However, in other churches, such as the Baptist church and I think the Lutheran church, baptism is an external statement of salvation. It is only to show others that we have been saved by the Holy Spirit, and though we are commanded to do so towards the end of Romans, it is not necessary to get into Heaven. In terms of prophesies again, you might want to look at this web-site: http://www.cynet.com/Jesus/PROPHECY/ntquoted.htm There is a list of several prophesies in the old testament regarding Jesus and how they were fulfilled. I hope this helped
What is the role of a minister in baptism?
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According to the Catholic church a ordinary minister of baptism is reserved for the head parish priest, but can also be done by a bishop, deacon or other priest in the parish. In emergencies, like someone about to die anyone delegated by the church.
How do you sign a baptism card?
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The inside of the Mass card is usually pre-printed with the information of your gift, so all you really need to do is sign it. If you wish, you may add " We will continue to keep you, Paul[ or whatever is the name of the deceased ], and all your loved ones in our prayers." .
Do Mormons believe in Baptism?
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Yes. In order to become an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), you must be baptized. Anyone is welcome to participate in Mormon worship services, but to be an official member of the congregation or to serve in the church, you must be baptized. Here are some Mormon beliefs about baptism:
*Mormons believe that baptism must be performed by one with the proper authority, and therefore do not accept baptisms in other Christian churches as valid. Any Mormon male who has been ordained a priest (most Mormon males age 16 and older) may perform a baptism with the permission of the local Bishop.
*Mormons believe that only those who are old enough to be accountable for their actions should be baptized. They will not baptize children under 8 years old, and baptizing those with mental handicaps is up to the discretion of the individual.
*Mormons believe that baptism must be done by immersion and in the name of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. A baptism can be performed anywhere.
*Mormons believe that baptism is essential for salvation. (see Mark 16:16, Luke 7:30, John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48, 1 Peter 3:21) Because of this, they also perform baptisms in behalf of their ancestors who died without the opportunity. It is believed that the ancestor has the opportunity to accept or reject this baptism in the afterlife. These baptisms for the dead are done in Mormon Temples.
*In order to qualify for baptism in the Mormon church, you must have attended several worship services and be living an acceptable lifestyle. (Avoiding drugs, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pornography, and sex outside of marriage, obeying the Ten Commandments, etc.) You must have repented of any past sins and also meet with a local church leader and bear witness of your faith in Jesus Christ to them.
Check out the "Related Links" below to see photos of Mormon baptisms or to learn more about what Mormons believe about baptism.
What is the normal age for baptism?
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There isn't a definite age that Christians are baptized. In some denominations, they are baptized as babies. In others, they are baptized usually around high school age, but are not limited to that age. For Christians who are baptized later and not as babies, it is a matter of personal decision, each person has a different time that they feel 'ready' to be baptized and declare their faith.
When did the baptism of jesus happened?
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In the bible Jesus comes to John , and asks to be baptized, but John says that Jesus should baptize him instead. In the end John baptizes Jesus in the river Jordan, and Jesus was 30 odd years then.
