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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.
993 Questions
What is the Hindu equivalent to a baptism or confirmation?
One of the ceremonies that are preformed on a new born baby , similar to baptism , is shaving the head...This is termed as "Ayushkarma" in Sanskrit, the scriptural language
of the Hindus. It means enhancing the longevity or the life span of the babys life .Hinduism has a number of "samskaras", or rites of sacramental purification, which are performed from birth till death.
What is the prayer after the baptism ceremony?
There are numerous prayers which accompany the Rite of Baptism, including an opening prayer, an optional prayer of exorcism, a prayer over the ears and mouth, etc.
Generally, Catholics have their babies baptized within a few days, or weeks, of birth. The Church feels that the sooner they are baptized, the better should health complications arise that could take the child's life before they can be baptized.
What is the role of men and women in Christianity?
Men are the head of the households, and are expected to be good husbands fathers, and examples but over time there has been alot of diminishment in the difference between the roles of men and women in Christianity.
Additional Answer:
Some Christians believe men and women should have different roles- the man should be the leader and the woman should support him. The man should be head of the family. Wives should obey their husbands. They say that this is the teachings of the Bible, and God made men and women differently.
Another View:
Other Christians believe that men and women should be equal, because they were both made in the image of God. They should share responsibilities and privileges. They say that the Bible teaches that God does not have favourites.
To fully understand the nature of masculinity, first the question must be answered: What is the importance of Scripture? Is it the founding document of all truth?
Regardless of the individual's various answers, the Bible has answers found nowhere else. Consider these statements: there are 66 books contained within the Bible. All were written by men. Two of the 66 books have women as the main subject. The author is identified as a Father God. Jesus is the Son. All 12 disciples were men. All prophets of note were men (5 instances of prophetesses are recorded, from Miriam, sister of Aaron, Jezebel the self proclaimed prophetess, to the only mention in the New Testament of a prophetess whose only ministry was to minister to God in the temple). There is no mention in scripture of a woman who was entrusted by God to teach, preach or hear from God to speak to men. While this last statement may appear inflammatory, it is listed as a statement of fact.
The observation is made therefore that scripture has been authored, written and directed by a masculine deity, by men, to men and for men. In short, a Patriarchal publication.
Women are not recorded in scripture as having any significant divine authority or influence. In fact the opposite is true - women are actively discouraged from such a status.
The beginning of scripture opens with the well known account of the creation of the garden of Eden, and all creation. Adam is created and the woman from Adam. The serpent deceived the woman while Adam was standing with her. The inference is clear that Adam was present at the time the woman was tempted. He then received the fruit from her. This was a crucial moment in history.
Scripture makes it clear men are to hearken to the Father. The word hearken means 'to listen with the intent of obeying, to give assent to'. At this point, Adam ceased hearkening to the Father and hearkened to the woman. There was a switch in allegiance on the part of the man. Note here the created order: God, Adam, the Woman, the serpent. After the disobedience, note the God himself placed curses. Note the order of cursing: The serpent, the Woman, then Adam. The order of disobedience is in reverse order to the created order. This is the inception of the Matriarchal order over humanity.
God's words to Adam: Because you hearkened to the Woman, you are cursed.
The nature of Adam's curse is his work, thistles from the ground he is to tend, and sweat, ie hardship in his work. This curse is passed on to following generations.
Deuteronomy 28 is a clear statement from the Almighty of the consequences of hearkening or not hearkening to Him alone.
Let us examine instances of scripture where men hearkened or did not hearken to the Father / Woman.
Daniel - no mention of any female partner - Outcome: success
Shadrach, Meschach, Abednigo - no mention of female partners - Outcome: success
Job - Did not hearken to his wife's encouragement to 'curse God and die'. Outcome: success, God restored to him far more than what he had before (note: the account of Job in essence id a graphic illustration of the process of transition from matriarchal 'godliness' to genuine unquestioning hearkening - ie listening with the intent of obeying - the Father. Note also his wife's input came at the most painful vulnerable moment of Job's experience. The temptation to hearken to her would have been severely overwhelming, with catastrophic consequences).
David - Hearkened to Bathsheba - Outcome: murder, disgrace
Solomon, the wisest man in the world - many wives - Outcome: at the end of his life he was turned aside to the false religions of his wives.
Moses - The covenant of circumcision was given to Moses. God tried to kill Moses for not circumcising one of his offspring. When Zipporah saw that Moses was to die she performed the circumcision herself, bitterly complaining, 'This is a covenant of blood.' Moses had hearkened to the woman who had refused to permit the covenant God had made with her husband. Outcome: Near death for Moses
Abraham - God promised a son to Abraham in his old age. After years of no result, Sarah his wife came to him and offered her handmaid instead. Abraham hearkened to the woman, Ishmael was born. Outcome: The birth of Islam, Palestine who are professed descendants of Abraham through Ishmael. Later Isaac was born according to the Patriarchal promise giving birth to Israel. The descendants of Matriarchal Ishmael and Patriarchal Isaac have been at war since. Typically Israel is not tolerated and repeatedly attacked. It is a graphic representation of the vehement conflict between the two opposing orders whereby Matriarch must have dominion over Patriarch. She must be hearkened to.
Samson - the vow of the Nazarene, to not cut his hair, no strong liquor etc. After intense pressure, Samson gave in and hearkened to Delilah, explaining the secret to his God given masculine strength. Outcome: he lost his eyes (perception), his masculine strength, and his enemies had their way with him.
Gideon - no mention of female partner. Outcome: success
Joshua - no mention of women in his career. Outcome: success.
Joseph - Joesph's life typifies the journey from his upbringing among deceitful and unscrupulous siblings, to his transition into a patriarchal destiny. The most significant point of Joseph's life was at the point when Pharaoh's wife came to him, wanting to seduce him. This was pivotal because it was the key decision which would decide whether he would deny matriarchal diversion and enter into the Patriarchal realm, or succumb to the female temptation as most men would do. This was Joseph's Red Sea experience and by denying pharaoh's wife, as a result of her false accusation, he then entered the captivity phase of the journey, being fed daily (manna), in a type of wilderness where his emotional dependency on his own efforts were surrendered. Eventually he was released, not by anything of his own doing but purely at the whim of the Almighty. His destiny was fulfilled in Egypt.
New Testament:
Jesus - hearkened only to the Father. Outcome: Success, destiny fulfilled. His work was as a carpenter - significantly the cross utilised the tools of His trade: Hammer, nails, timber. Jesus became a curse that we may be released from the curse (placed over our work). The crown of thorns: the parable of the sower lists the seeds choked by thorns and thistles, ie the cares and worry of life, ie how to make a living, thorns around the mind.
The significance of the Word of God made flesh and being made a curse on the cross is to break the initial curse over men's work and the struggle and worry of how to make a living while carrying out God's initial mandate to tend the earth, have dominion over it and prosper.
This is the true gospel.
Paul - powerful apostle, took the patriarchal gospel to the gentiles. No record of any matriarchal influence. Did not permit women to speak in church, considered single people should stay single and married people should stay married.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Timothy - No record of wives or any female involvement or input.
The Church - it should be noted that Jesus is portrayed as the Husband, the church his wife. The church is therefore feminine in nature and in light of the prophetic end times apostasy, coupled with observable widespread false doctrine it is apparent the bride church has become Matriarchal in nature. Modern day church leaders are akin to biblical Pharisees, both in character and status.
Mary - mother of Jesus. Scripture is clear that Jesus had four younger brothers and at least two sisters, all born after him. If it is true that Jesus was born of a virgin, clearly Mary had normal sexual relations with Joseph after Jesus birth. That being the case, allowing 6 months between pregnancies, Mary would conceivably have been pregnant over a span of up to 7 years plus the consequent 13 years of child rearing until they became of age.
There are those who still hold to the notion that Mary is still a virgin, the Mother of God and who pray to and worship her as such. It is apparent that it is not the Mary of scripture they are addressing. It is therefore a matriarchal fallacy.
Revelation - it is significant to note that the final judgement of the apostate, and essentially matriarchal, church is graphically described as the woman who rides the beast - clothed in scarlet and purple and drinking the blood of the martyrs.
Modern Day Applications.
The preceding observations are worthless without relevance to actual existential practice. That is to say, it may be written in a book, but does it happen in real life. Does matriarchal influence as described in scripture have any corresponding modern day experience?
Diversion - How does modern woman cause a man to 'Hearken' to her?
The primary ulterior motive of every woman is: I am woman, See me, Hear me, Obey me. It can manifest in any form. The obvious ones are:
Fashion / Make up - designed to attract
Emotional blackmail - sympathy
Sexual manipulation, coercion - do as I say and want or there will be no sexual activity, also includes pornography both blatant and subtle, seductivity, posters and billboards: Sex sells, predominantly female sexuality. Why? Because it diverts, attracts and causes men to hearken. I recall a comment made by a muslim man that the reason their women are required to wear a burkha is to conceal their attractiveness, as a protection to the man and to stop him from being enticed.
Religion - modern evangelism amounts to little more than subversive enticement (that 'christian' is only talking to you for 1 reason, there is always an ulterior motive - to entice you into their realm). Jesus never did that, people always went to Him.
Silent treatment / Cold shoulder - designed to create tension and frustration in the recipient. That frustration is an emotional hook which can be used to manipulate the recipient further.
Consider also the central requirement for relationships: The woman requires emotional connection. She requires attention, conversation, input.
The man does not. It must be said that this demand for 'emotional connection' has a draining effect on a man's natural sense of masculine strength. It is disempowering. The biblical example is Sampson - Deliliah demanded of him incessantly, 'You don't love me, you won't listen, etc etc.' Emotional blackmail. When he surrendered and spoke what was in his heart he was disempowered.
The parable of the sower: they (seeds) that were in the good soil are those that hear the word with a good and honest heart, KEEP IT... There is the point. KEEP IT, do not hearken, do not speak what you have been shown, it is a seed.
What does the evangelical leader say in homegroup? 'Well brother, what has God been sayng to you today? Share with everybody so we can all benefit.' To refuse is to be 'in a wrong spirit' ... apparently.
Do not hearken - listen with the intent of obeying.
Matriarch is defined as 'Woman in Control'
In today's society, particularly in western society, the rise of femininism over recent years has been rapid and largely unchecked.
At her core every woman is born with an underpinning desire for knowledge, to be in control of her world and to be heard. If her child goes missing, what is her greatest challenge? Not knowing.
The family unit has been rearranged by the philosophy that children are by far the most important members of the family, 'save the children, protect the children, listen to the children!' The mother naturally becomes the most important in the child's life. Motherhood is seen as a sacred institution to be celebrated and worshipped. And yet Roe vs Wade gave to women the right to destroy unwanted children without Patriarchal consideration. In this respect, Matriarchal control was decreed over life and death. Consequently the father is relegated to a position of little more than a 'hanger on', more often than not un-needed. Patronisation of the masculine state is a trademark of Matriarchal emasculation. The order of God - Man - Woman - Serpent is reversed.
Today, we have empowered women, celebrations of womanhood, we rely on Mother Earth and Mother Nature for our existence. Women can do anything. Significantly, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Women are to be listened to and their self worship respected without question. How often have we seen in the media how women are the wise ones, the intelligent ones, the nurturing saviours of mankind. The most powerful person on the planet is a woman with millions following her every TV broadcast. Women role models are numerous and their profile is overwhelming in the media across the planet.
The philosophy and overriding doctrine is:
Attractiveness equates to Goodness.
It is the foundation of a multi-billion dollar global industry in make-up, fashion and lifestyle, influencing, coercing, appealing, dictating and preaching to multitudes.
The world and society is matriarchal by nature.
Because attractiveness equals goodness, and because women have promoted and believed the mantra that 'Women can do Anything', there is a tendency not to give weight to acknowledging responsibility for unacceptable behaviour which would 'damage their self esteem', wholeheartedly arguing validity of the emotional at the expense of the factual.
Men are born into this weakness and display the same tendencies according to the degree of influence, becoming soft, 'nice', sympathetic. They tell the woman what she wants to hear partly out of fear and partly out of their own desire for emotional and physical gratification.
King David exclaimed, possibly in exasperation and frustration, how he was born in sin from his mother's womb. It is a condition which has the ability to bring a man to despair.
'The stronger sex is really the weaker sex because of the weakness the stronger sex has for the weaker sex.'
This modern saying typifies the weakness Adam experienced during temptation. Where he failed and hearkened to the woman, Jesus succeeded and hearkened to the Father. Any man who will deal with his weakness toward women, in whatever form it may take, and ride through the vitriolic trauma it inevitably attracts will have strength, perception, boldness and authority as his reward. John 1:1-12 is the result.
It should be made clear that all men, to varying degrees, have been born into and are influenced by matriarchal tendencies. It is born into their psyche. Very few men would deny their mother, for example and the fear experienced in such an act is an indication of the grip of matriarchal influence on the individual.
It is therefore a lifelong pilgrimage for a man to find his way in identifying and divesting himself of the matriarchal influences which have shaped his personality, to learn to cease hearkening to the many ways he is diverted from hearkening to the Father by matriarchal demands.
The kingdom of God is stated as being within. To not give assent to, disagree with, to refuse acknowledgement of is to bind in your life.. To agree, give assent to, to accept - this is to loose and allow that influence in a person's life. These are the Keys to the Kingdom explained and the means to facilitate and maintain deliverance from any influence which is detrimental or undesirable.
It may mean turning aside from false religions, refusing parental influence when it is presented (as Jesus did at age 12), ignoring or not giving assent to weaknesses with decision making and leadership as Adam did in a crucial moment. Or not being a party to emotional and sexual manipulations to his own cost. It definitely will mean acknowledgement of his own matriarchal tendencies.
Men are created to lead. Not dominate. Lead. It may mean experiencing first hand that there shall be no man who has left wife, family, children for the sake of the gospel shall by no means lose his reward. It often means simply knowing your decision to go in a particular direction will cause conflict, disharmony and lead to castigation.
The answer to the original question, 'What is the role of men in christianity?' is this.
The question 'What is the role...' is inaccurate. Men do not have a 'role' in christianity. something they turn on on a Sunday, or some sort of job description.
It is who they are destined to be as an individual.
The bible is a book outlining and detailing the establishment of the Patriarchal order by the creator, the introduction of matriarch with its usurping and domination of Patriarch - and how to deal with the resulting conflict.
It is a book written to men about Patriarch versus Matriarch.
According to scripture, Men are created and ordained by their Father to lead, take responsibility for and enable the functioning of society and all creation. To be diligent in their work ethic, to be intolerant of and not hearken to any diversion from their God given work. To prosper, cause others to prosper, and provide stability with integrity in business, the community and in the home. To this end it is considered appropriate and good that he have a 'Help' (helper), who is 'Meet' (appropriate, suitable) for the task. That is the intended role for the woman. However, 'who can find a virtuous woman? Her value is far above rubies!' Translation - there's not many around, the one you do find is a 'keeper'.
The degree to which they will be able to do so effectively is totally dependent on the man's refusal to hearken to, and give assent to, internal and external matriarchal demands and influences. John 1:1-12 is the goal.
A form of Baptism dates from pre Christian times when the Jews would ceremonially wash newcomers to Israel ('proselytes'), and they practised a form of ceremonial washing called 'Mikvah' although few Jews would call this ''baptism" because of baptism's Christian connection. Baptism as we know it, however, dated from John the Baptist whom Christians believe was the prophet sent to proclaim that Jesus, as the Messiah, would come, as the Gospel stories confirm. John baptised in the river Jordan, calling for repentance and turning to God, but there is no mention of the manner in which he baptised people - either by pouring water over them or by full immersion. The confusion is furthermore compounded by the word for 'baptism' in the Greek new testament. This particular word can, in certain contexts, suggest 'dunking' fully in the water and it is this link that many believe is the authoritative reference that baptism should be by full immersion. However, in very early Christian art, which reflected actual Christian practice, just a hundred or two years after Jesus, baptism is shown by annointing the head of the person with water. Thus, two schools of thought emerged during thhe early centuries of the church - full immersion (suggested by an interpretation of one word of scripture), and by annointing (as actually practised by the early church). Some denominations, notably the Baptists, picked up on full immersion baptism and accept it as one of their central practices. Some other Christian denominations prefer annointing. Some only practice adult baptism, whilst others, notably the Catholic, Methodist and Anglican churches, practice infant baptism, and a further ceremony of confirmation (or 'full membershp') when the chiild is able to speak for him/herself. As to which is 'correct' I believe that this is an irrelevance. There are websites from Christian churches (!) that claim that unless baptism is by full immersion it is not valid, and that person is therefore damned. There are other views from so-called Christians that claim that unless you are baptised into their particular church or set of doctrines you are also damned to hell. To illustrate the absurdity of some of the beliefs surrounding baptism, the practice of infant baptism in the Catholic church became so rigid that the belief was that if a child died before it had the chance to be baptised it would not be able to go to heaven because it was not baptised into their faith. So 'limbo' - a sort of second-class heaven for non baptised babies - was created by the church to accommodate this anomaly - which just added more grief to already grieving parents. Sadly, the Church worldwide continue to argue about just 'who is right' - just as the pharisees and saduccees did during the time of Jesus, much to His annoyance and condemnation of them. What is important is not whether the person to be baptised is annointed or fully immersed. This is irrelevant. As Jesus said, it is not what happens on the outside or for show that is important, what is important is the content of the person's heart. Baptism is about repentance and a new start, turning away from the devil and turning towards God, and the water is simply a symbol of this cleansing and new start - it is not the be all and end all of the sacrament. The sooner the fundamentalist churches realise that their way might, because of their hardness of heart, actually not be the 'right' way, the sooner Satan will be thwarted. As it stands at present, he is having a field day watching the church tear itself apart over pedantic irrelevancies.
What are the differences between infant baptism and believers baptism?
Infant baptism is the practice of baptizing infants. It is performed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, and some Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The method for this is often sprinkling.The churches that practice infant baptism claim that the verses in the Bible which mention the baptisms of a believer's whole household support infant baptism.
Believer's baptism is the belief that a person should only be baptized after he has repented of his sins and put his faith in Jesus Christ for salvation (been "saved," or "born again"). Many Protestant churches practice this form of baptism. It is generally done by immersion. Advocates of believer's baptism cite Bible verses that mention baptism after repentance and examples of believer's baptism in the Bible as proof for their beliefs.
Answer2: In view of the fact that 'hearing the word,' 'embracing the word heartily,' and 'repenting' precede water baptism (Ac 2:14, 22, 38, 41) and that baptism requires the individual to make a solemn decision, it is apparent that one must at least be of age to hear, to believe, and to make this decision. Associated with baptism were such things as hearing, believing, and glorifying God, things infants cannot do. At Samaria when they heard and believed "the good news of the kingdom of God and of the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be baptized." Here the Scriptural record specifies that the ones baptized were, not infants, but "men and women."-Ac 8:12.
Who are the ministers for the sacrament of Baptism?
The ArchBishop or Cardinal of a particular archdiocese is usually the one who performs Confirmation. A priest is the one who administers Baptism, First Holy Communion, & first Holy Confession.
Briefly, baptism is being immersed in water in the name of the Trinity for repentance and faith in Jesus denoting entry into the Christian Church. But a few points need to be unpacked from this statement:
· In: the person being baptised can go down into the water (Acts 8:38) and be submerged in it, but many people are baptised by affusion in which water is poured on the candidate instead.
· Trinity: the words "I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19) can be used at baptism, but many people are baptised "in the name of Jesus" (Acts 19:5).
· Repentance: this word means "turning back to God", and was a key part of Jesus' message (Matthew 4:17); but it was not the whole of it, being also what John the Baptist proclaimed (Matthew 3:2). The Christian Church did not recognise John the Baptist's baptism as being fully Christian (Acts 19:4), so something else is clearly required as well.
· Faith: the bible's word means both "belief" and "trust". Belief is agreeing to facts, trust is putting one's personal security in someone's hands. In the bible baptism is always linked with faith in Jesus. It denotes both assenting to the facts about Jesus' life, death and resurrection, and also committing oneself to following him in a personal relationship.
· Denoting entry: in the New Testament it seems baptism was the way people became followers of Jesus, but the question of whether baptism makes you a Christian was not tackled in those days when baptism always accompanied a personal response. See below.
· Christian: Jesus' disciples (followers) were soon nicknamed "Christians" (Acts 11:26), and this word describes all those who believe in Jesus as God's Son in the way in which the New Testament part of the bible explains.
· Church: the community of those who follow Jesus.
Who was baptised in bible times?
The Acts of the Apostles gives the strong impression that "wherever and whenever the gospel was proclaimed, those who believed were baptised immediately". Of course, this raises the vexed question of whether infants (those too young to express their belief) were baptised. There are four "household baptism" recorded in the New Testament (Acts 10:48, 16:15, 16:33, 18:8), and some argue that there must have been infants in at least some of these. Others argue that any infants can't have been baptised since baptism denotes faith which the infants wouldn't have been able to profess.
The text of Acts doesn't tell us either way, and there is no definite historical evidence about infant baptism dating before AD 200. We recommend Kevin Roy's book: Baptism, Reconciliation and Unity p37 and p41-63 for a serious examination of this question, and the item "Baptism and Reconciliation" included on this web-site is a brief summary of what he says.
What does baptism do?
There are, roughly speaking, four views of the effect of someone being baptised:
· Nothing. Christians need not bother with the physical sign of baptism if they experience the spiritual grace. Spirit-baptism is the fulfilment of the ceremony of water-baptism. This view is taken by churches which do not practice sacraments, such as the Quakers (Society of Friends) and Salvation Army.
· An expression of obedience to Jesus, and as such is desirable but not essential: it is a sign which symbolises an underlying reality but has no actual effect. This view is called Zwinglian (after Zwingli 1484-1531) or Baptist (but many Baptist theologians are closer to the Reformed view). One of the main points of baptism on this view is that it is a witness to others of one's personal decision to follow Christ.
· It is a sign and seal, effecting what it signifies in the context of faith. This is the Reformed or Covenant view, held by the Church of England (in the 39 Articles of Religion in the Book of Common Prayer) and the Presbyterian Westminster Confession. "In the context of faith" means that the New Testament's language of efficacy (e.g. Romans 6:4, 1 Peter 3:21) is correctly applied to those who trust in Jesus for themselves.
· It does what it says it does, actually making someone a Christian. This is called the "Catholic" or "Ex opere operato" view. (These Latin words mean it works by virtue of having been performed correctly.).
For further examination of these views we recommend Gordon Kuhrt's book Believing in Baptism p83 -101, and the item "Believing in Baptism" included on this web-site is an introduction to this area of theology.
Baptisms are performed by immersion, infusion (pouring water) or aspersion (sprinkling water). The child is presented for whatever method the church uses by the parents. In all churches, the child is presented to the priest/minister at a receptacle called a "baptismal font" that holds water that has been blessed according to the rules of the denomination. Often, there are "sponsors" or "godparents" present who promise to support the parents and child. In some churches, these people actually promise to become parents to the child if the parents should not be present or die. The child asks for baptism through her parents or sponsors and is immersed, washed or splashed with water that has been blessed and is perceived as "holy water" by the priest/minister and congregation. The ceremony always includes the naming of the child and a commitment to God.
What were the changes made at Vatican II?
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The Second Vatican Council (commonly called Vatican II) called for a modernization of some church practices as a means of opening a dialogue with the world and better spreading the good news of the Gospel. Contrary to some belief, Vatican II changed no doctrines of the Church, since doctrine can never change. One of the most visible changes resulting froim Vatican II was the celebration of the Mass in the vernacular (i.e., current languages such as English, Spanish, French, etc., depending on the country) instead of Latin. Another was a new emphasis on the role of the laity (non-ordained persons) in the life of the Church.
Answer
The vernacular - The language of the church was Latin. But the Vatican brought about change by bringing in the vernacular (native tongue) being English into the church. Having the church in the one language everywhere made catholics welcome across the world uniting them together
The priest faced the laity - During the ceremony the priest used to face the altar and say the mass with his back to the people. The Second Vatican Council changed this so that the priest faced the people connecting them with God.
The Eucharist is received on the hand - Communion (Eucharist) used to be received on the tongue as no one was allowed to touch the host, even if it fell on the floor the priest would have to pick it up. Communion is now received in the hand and we are allowed to touch the host
Laity are involved in the mass - the laity are now involved in the mass not just the men. They can be altar servers, sing, read, or give out the host. This brought the people together as they were able to connect as one catholic body with God
Answer
A few changes were the masses were now said in English, not Latin. The Priest faces the parish during the mass, and the Church supposedly started accepting the other religions and respecting them.
Correction:
The Mass is in English only in those countries where the language is spoken. The Mass is in whatever the local language happens to be.
Mainly it was the modernizing of the Church.
- Rather than speaking Latin, the language of the Mass became the vernacular (The language of the people/religion)
- Format of the Mass
- Responses were changed
- Readings were changed
- Altar was not at the back
-priest faced the congregation during the Mass.
What does the candle mean in the rite of baptism?
Baptism is a Christian tradition and the baptism candle has a long history. Light is an important symbol within Christianity and the baptism candle represents the movement from death to life in Christ, who is also known as the 'light of the world." Baptism is the way in which the Church welcomes a child into the community of faith.
What is the appropriate amount of money to give to a friends baby for baptism?
Have you considered purchasing something instead of a cash gift?
If this is a confirmation gift, chances are, they probably already have a bible. Christian culture has evolved so that you have choices in giving more trendy items that still express faith for around $20.
Christian Jewelry - Christian jewelry is a popular choice, and selections vary from silver purity rings to trendier casual pieces that can be accessorized to match Tees and clothes that are trendy. ($9.99 to $22.99)
What is a sentence for baptism?
This can be a religious rite of submersion in water, or a trial in which you are initiated into something. Here are some sentences.
- We watched the baptism, feeling a sense of pride that our son had accepted God into his life.
- His baptism into the company nearly wore him out.
- Many churches provide baptism for babies.
Did the disciple John baptize Jesus?
No, John the baptist (baptizer) baptized Jesus in the Jordan(Matthew 3:1-17)(Mark 1:4-9). He was the son of Zechariah(Luke 1:13) and was sent to prepare the way for the coming Messiah(John 1:29-41)(John 3:25-30)(Acts 19:1-5).
The Apostle John was a different person. He was the son of Zebedee(Mark 10:35), one of the 'Sons of Thunder' (Mark 3:16-17)and the writer of the Bible books of John (+1,2,3) and Revelation(Revelation 1:1).
Is baptism one of the religions?
Christianity with its various forms, some forms of Hinduism, and some branches of Judaism, just to name a few. However, each of these groups do "baptisms" for different reasons and they do not believe or refer to baptism using the same words. Some of the earliest Christian forms of baptism have roots back in Jewish ceremonial washings with the Dead Sea Scroll community of Qumran.
You can be baptized as many times as you want to, but you'd have to ask yourself why you're doing it.
If you're referring to a second baptism in the Holy Spirt, many Charismatic and Pentecostal believers do believe in a second baptism. However, it should be noted that the overwhelming majority of Christians do not hold to this belief, and some even consider it to be heretical. The belief generally stems from passages in Acts chapters 1 and 11 which describe a time when the Holy Spirit "fell" on the Apostles and recent converts. However, throughout the past 2,000 years of church history, these events have been interpreted as part of a special transitional time after Christ's death and resurrection. Romans 8:9 (along with other verses) makes it very clear that all believers have the Holy Spirit, and do not need a second baptism.
Why does the Catholic Church believe in infant baptism?
Infant baptism is the Christian religious practice of baptizing infants or young children. In theological discussions, the practice is sometimes referred to as paedobaptism or pedobaptism from the Greek pais meaning "child." The Roman Catholic Church considers baptism, even for an infant, so important that "parents are obliged to see that their infants are baptised within the first few weeks" and, "if the infant is in danger of death, it is to be baptised without any delay." It declares: "The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. There is explicit testimony to this practice from the second century on, and it is quite possible that, from the beginning of the apostolic preaching, when whole 'households' received baptism, infants may also have been baptized." It notes that, "when the first direct evidence of infant Baptism appears in the second century, it is never presented as an innovation", that second-century Irenaeus treated baptism of infants as a matter of course, and that, "at a Synod of African Bishops, St. Cyprian stated that 'God's mercy and grace should not be refused to anyone born', and the Synod, recalling that 'all human beings' are 'equal', whatever be 'their size or age', declared it lawful to baptize children 'by the second or third day after their birth'." Infant baptism is seen as showing very clearly that salvation is an unmerited favour from God, not the fruit of human effort. "Born with a fallen human nature and tainted by original sin, children also have need of the new birth in Baptism to be freed from the power of darkness and brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God, to which all men are called... The Church and the parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to confer Baptism shortly after birth." The Church has no official teaching regarding the fate of infants who die without Baptism, and theologians of the Church hold various views (for instance, some have asserted that they go to Limbo, which has never been official Catholic doctrine). "The Church entrusts these infants to the mercy of God."
Who can administer the sacrament of baptism?
The sacrament of baptism can be administered by absolutely anyone provided they pour water so that it comes into contact with the person being baptized and say, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Even if the person administering baptism does not understand the import of his actions, the baptism is valid, for it is efficacious through the merits of Christ and the minister's intention is supplied by the Church, whose sacrament it is.
This depends upon the policy of the local church and its denomination. Generally, it is a properly ordained pastor who administers baptism. Youth leaders, church elders, etc. are not permitted to baptize in most churches.
Why do christians believe baptism is so important?
Actually, infant baptism is important to a small group of Christians. Most believers do not practice infant baptism because they hold that it is not taught in Scripture. Baptism is for penitent adults who are aware of their sin and appreciate the need for redemption.
What are the steps involved in the celebration of baptism?
Inquiry of the parents' intentions
Readings from Scripture
Intercessions
Rite of Exorcism and Anointing
Blessing of the water
Renunciation of Sin and promises
Baptism of the child
Anointing with Sacred Chrism
Clothing with white garment
Presentation of lighted candle
Prayer over Ears and Mouth
Our Father
Blessing
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Where in the world do most people celebrate Baptism?
It is not the the countries do Baptism but the Christians rite of sprinkling water on to a person's forehead to purify and or to give admission to the Christian church
What is the right way to be baptize?
You should be water baptized according the the Scriptures. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus declares that one should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Since Matthew is just the first book of the New Testament, we need to journey in the remaining books to discover the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.
We find that the name is Jesus, hence we must water baptized in the name of Jesus Christ which is the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.
To be water baptized declaring "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" is based on man's tradition and has no Scriptural backing. However, to be baptized declaring, "in the name of Jesus Christ" is based on divine revelation and does have Scriptural backing. The disciples and followers of Jesus had no problem interpreting Matthew 28:19. How did they do it? There are 5 distinct places in the book of Acts where water baptism was commanded, or had been performed in the name of Jesus Christ. Acts 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts 10:48, Acts 19:5, Acts 22:16
A VERY IMPORTANT FACT!
THERE IS NOT A SINGLE SCRIPTURE GIVEN IN THE ENTIRE WORD OF GOD WHERE ANYONE WAS EVER WATER BAPTIZED DECLARING "IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY GHOST."
Where can i find my baptism paperwork?
You have to contact the Church where you were baptized in. They should have records, even if it was a long time ago, of anyone who was baptized in their church.
Can a non-Catholic serve as a sponsor at a Catholic baptism?
No.
Your sponsorship is your endorsement of the ceremony. Since Catholics believe that the fullness of the truth is in the teachings of the Catholic Church, sponsoring a non-Catholic baptism would mean you are allowing a loved one to be raised without the fullness of the truth. Therefore, all Catholics shouldn't be a sponsor at a non-Catholic baptism.
The proper thing for a Catholic to do is to express that you are happy they are entering into the Christian faith but remark that the Catholic Church is the only Christian church founded by Jesus and therefore, they remain a separated brother or sister from the church unless they become Catholic.
Remember, the key is to love them with a Christ-like love. That means being honest and telling them the truth. Not to give a watered down consent for a ceremony that will not bring them into full union with Christ's Church.
As an aside, the Catholic Church does allow you to attend the baptism, just not sponsor.
How old do you have to be to get christened?
There is no time line but the sooner the better. Prior to 1960 most infants were baptized withina few weeks or so of birth to ensure their right to heaven should a tragedy occur. It is still good practice to baptize within the first year of birth to free child of original sin and welcome to the church with parents upbringing in the faith at the very beginning of their lives. It is ceratinly recommended before the age of reason and first communion, around 7 years old, but the norm is still the early months after birth.
