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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
You want to baptise people how to go about it?
To baptize people you can become a minister, or become a chaplain and baptize those in jail, nursing homes, hospitals, and the like.
When does baptism take place for an infant?
Most infants are baptized around 1-3 months of age, but there are no strict guidelines on exactly how old they should be, except that the prudential guidance of the Church suggests they occur as soon as reasonably possible.
Do salvation army baptise babies?
No
The Salvation Army does not practice any form of baptismal rites.
Neither adults nor infants are baptized in the Salvation Army. The teaching of the Salvation Army is that wearing the uniform is equal to baptism.
Link to informative article on infant baptism in the Christian Church:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant_baptism
What is the justification for infant baptism?
There is a long tradition of infant baptism within the church, going back to the book of Acts, where whole households are baptised. These households certainly included infants. Additionally, the early church fathers speak quite often about the baptism of infants. So, while there is no instance in the Bible where an infant is specifically referred to as receiving baptism, it was clearly a practice that was common in the early days of the church.
Another justification is where Jesus commands us to baptize all nations, which in the context of the Greek, would have meant all people. Because there is no qualification to this commandment that excludes infants, or anyone else, "all nations" must mean everyone.
A third rationale for infant baptism has to do with the sign of the covenant. In Judaism, male babies were circumcised after eight days of life as a sign of their belonging to God. Jesus replaced this as the sign of the covenant when He declared that a person must be born of water and the spirit in order to be saved. Baptism became a sign of a person's belonging to God in that way.
Another justification is where Jesus tells those around him to allow the children to come to Him as, "The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these". Clearly, the children wanted to come to this man for some reason. Could it be that they understood who He was?
Finally, there is the sacrament's relationship to the doctrine of original sin. The Bible says that all are born with the stain of sin's iniquities. Consequently, it is believed by many christians, that baptism effectively removes the stain of this original sin, committed by Adam in the garden of Eden.
Clearly, one of the most predominant views of baptism in the United States is that of "believer baptism". A person who is able to make a decision about their faith then seals that decision with baptism. Since infants cannot make such a decision, they are not eligible for baptism. However, at what age does one define such readiness? Scripture is silent with regard to any "age of accountability", where we leave our childhood and then become accountable for our sin. Most of the examples of baptism in the New Testament are of full-grown adults, most likely because adults were writing the text and were the most active participants.
For most of the church's history, infant baptism has been the common practice. Pure believer baptism has only been around for a few hundred years. The testimony of tradition and history surrounding this issue is strong. Good christians can agree to disagree on this issue, as it is not an issue of dogma, but of doctrine. But, it is an issue that requires serious study and reflection.
Is the godparent supposed to buy the cross and christening outfit?
Godparents are supposed to buy one, its up the parents and grandparents for the other.
Why do they celebrate Saint Jean Baptise Day in Quebec?
Why is silver given to newborn babies at a christening?
It is supposed to represent how they are now "pure".
What are the words used in the sacrament of baptism?
"(Name), I baptize you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"
Well the Mennonites sticking to the simple teachings of Christ, who's words are recorded in the Bible in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 11 and verses 23 through 26 (King James Version), about the observance of the Lord's Supper:
For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
The practice of water Baptism is an act of obedience that follows conversion to portray symbolically the washing away of our sins. The baptism itself does not bring salvation; salvation inspires the water baptism.
These both are Remembrances of or Memorials to the acts of Christ our Savior on our behalf, His act of shedding His Blood, allowing His body to be broken, and His washing away of our sins. These are not some ritual or Sacrament that would make us holy or pure before a Holy God.
From Jesus baptism till death how many years was there?
Jesus was baptized in 31 AD and died in 34 AD
Baptising babies at a young age is important to the religion, and it's to do with religious beliefs. Not all people are baptised as babies, but the majority of people are. It's not necessary to be baptised at a young age, but is preferred in the religion. Many families believe that baptism will help keep the baby healthy and safe at a young age and reduce the risk of cot death :)
With whom did the ritual of baptism originate?
John the Baptist was baptising people in the early years of Jesus' life. He baptised Jesus.
How do the duggar family baptize their family?
Jim Bob and eight of the kids were re-baptized in the Jordan River during their trip to Israel.
What is the value of a commemorative coin from the christening of the USS Enterprise Sept 24th 1960?
I bought one on Ebay for $5.00
What religion practices seven sacraments including baptism and communion?
Roman Catholicism recognizes 7 sacraments.
How is a baptism pool used in a baptism?
The Baptism Pool holds the water that will be used for the Baptism.
What are the two ways that baptism can actually take place?
The Bible makes reference to two kinds of baptisms. One is for repentance (John’s baptism) and the other for the Holy Spirit (done in Jesus’ name).
water is used because when jesus got baptised he had his hesd immersed under water. and the christian children are dirty and stinky so they need their first and last washes!! heehee
I am a christian but i am not poud to be one, christians stink, dirty little animals!!
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
Symbols of the Holy Spirit
694 Water. The symbolism of water signified the Holy Spirit's action in Baptism, since after the invocation of the Holy Spirit it becomes the efficacious sacramental sign of new birth; just as the gestation of our first birth took place in water; so the water of Baptism truly signifies that our birth into divine life is given to us in the Holy Spirit. As "by one Spirit we were all baptized," so we are also "made to drink of one Spirit." (1 Cor 12:13) Thus the Spirit is also personally the living water welling up from Christ crucified (Jn 19:34; 1 Jn 5:8) as its source and welling up in us to eternal life. (Cf. Jn 4:10-14; 7:38; Ex 17:1-6; Isa 55:1; Zech 14:8; 1 Cor 10:4; Rev 21:6; 22:17)
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Baptismal water. The water used for the administration of the sacrament of baptism. For the valid conferral of baptism any ordinary natural water may be used. But for licit administration of solemn baptism, the water should be ritually blessed. Normally, the water is blessed for this purpose during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. But it may be blessed at each baptism by the one who confers the sacrament. Three ritual blessings of the water are provided by the Roman ritual, two of which include a symbolic touching of the water by the priest and alternate responses by the people.
What are the Differences between marriage and baptism in the Catholic church?
Baptism takes away original sin, all personal sins and all punishment due to sin. It makes the baptized person a participant in the divine life of the Trinity through sanctifying grace, the grace of justification which incorporates one into Christ and into his Church. It gives one a share in the priesthood of Christ and provides the basis for communion with all Christians. It bestows the theological virtues and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. A baptized person belongs forever to Christ. He is marked with the indelible seal of Christ.
Marriage is
The sacrament of Matrimony establishes a perpetual and exclusive bond between the spouses. God himself seals the consent of the spouses. Therefore, a marriage which is ratified and consummated between baptized persons can never be dissolved. Furthermore, this sacrament bestows upon the spouses the grace necessary to attain holiness in their married life and to accept responsibly the gift of children and provide for their education.
Was John the Baptist's baptism christian baptism?
Yes he was actually the first one to give christian baptism
Why Jesus undergo baptism even though he was exempted from inheriting your sins?
he was the son of god and every christian gets baptism
