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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
Are there any references in the bible of the apostle's baptism?
Yes
The Apostles received Baptism of the Holy Spirit forty-nine days before the Feast of Pentecost.
As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.
John 20:19-22
What does the promise play in baptism?
The following promises are made by your godparents for you at baptism in the Catholic Church. When you are confirmed you will answer the same questions for yourself:
V. Do you reject Satan?
R. I do.
V. And all his works?
R. I do.
V. And all his empty promises?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
R. I do.
What happen during the sacrement of baptism?
Original sin is washed away, the baptized person is adopted as a Son of God and this marks his soul permanently. It is through baptism that a person becomes Christian.
What does the chalice represnt in baptism?
There is no chalice in baptism. Some Christians use a chalice in the Lord's Supper or communion.
In baptism was god faithful to the one called ABBA or was thatin confirmation?
God is Abba. In Latin or something, Abba means daddy. Jesus refers to him as Abba, father, and God. So, God could not be faithful to Abba, because he is Abba.
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Catholic AnswerBaptism is made from the grace of God, and another person intending to do what the Church does when pouring water over someone and pronouncing the words, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."What is a traditional gift for a Greek christening?
a traditional gift would be something for the baby to wear and hold, for example clothes or jewellery.
Why are certificates of baptism issued?
There are two reasons for this. First, a certificate is a keepsake. Sometimes a person celebrates the his or her baptism as if it was a birthday (after all, it is in a sense) and the certificate acts as a keepsake for what was a joyous occasion (or should be!). Secondly, baptism is a requirement for some offices within the Church. For instance, if a person when an adult is called to the priesthood, or to service within a monastic community, or a convent, or to be a paid evangelist, or a member of the Church Army, or a missionary, or a multitude of other positions within the Church then for many of these baptism is a prerequisite for them to be appointed. Records of baptisms are kept within the churches so that if you knew the church in which you were baptised then records could be looked up. However, if you did not know, or if the parish priest or vicar had changed several times, or if the records were now removed from the church and deposited in the Records Office, searching for proof of baptism would be difficult, or, at least, inconvenient. So a certificate which confirms baptism is, in this case, a much better option.
What is the 3 functions of water in baptism?
1 to clean your soul from sin 2 to enter the Holy Spirit 3 to freely enter the kingdom of God.
What does the renewal of baptism mean?
Why does the baptism of Jesus cause problems for Christians today?
Why is baptism referred to as a Sacrament of Initiation?
It is called a sacrament of initiation because once you receive it, you become a member of the Catholic Church.
Catholic AnswerBecause it is the first sacrament received without which you cannot receive any of the others.Do new Catholics only get baptised at Easter?
No.They can get baptized any moment of the year. John The Baptist baptized anywhere any place, any time.
"Baptism" comes from the Greek word "baptizo". It literally means "to plunge under" to submerge, to immerse.
In christianity baptism can get contorted depending on which denomination you're with. Infant baptism is another related question. Obviously no one is going to plunge a baby under water. Thus the baptizing of babies by sprinkling their heads with water clearly isn't baptism.
Baptism is meant to be an outward action that one makes when they decide to follow Jesus. The plunging under water is to represent dying and being buried with Jesus. The coming up from the water is parallel to Jesus' being raised from the dead to life. The new christian's baptism represents washing away the old and starting fresh with a new life in Jesus.
Can a christian baptise someone?
Anyone can baptise anyone else.
It is only religious dogma that decrees certain people may do so.
If a person is afraid of water how can they experience believer's baptism?
Pray to God in faith, and if you do this, nothing doubting, He will heal ones fear of water for if not a moment, permanently. If you haven't the faith to do this then be brave for a few seconds; that's as long as it takes>
Baptism is a sacrament of the Church where a newly born baby or a grown adult is forgiven of all their sins (including the original sin) with the power of the Holy Spirit and welcomed into the Christian commuity.
Is it a cardinal sin not to baptize your infant?
It is not a sin nor is it required to baptize your infant. In fact, baptism loses some of its importance and symbolism when preformed on an infant by the will of the infant's parents. This is because baptism is supposed to be a choice of a believer in Christ and is preformed when convicted to do so but not forced by others. Although it is very important for a Christian to go through baptism, it is something they must do on their own accord. Also, baptism represents the renewal of oneself in the immersion of Christ and brings a person into the body of Christ. Therefore, as a parent, one can only raise a child with the right values and beliefs in hopes that he will one day come to the decision of coming to Christ and getting baptized on his own, not make the decision for him.
