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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
Why does godfather have to be Catholic in Catholic baptism?
When an infant is baptized in the Catholic Church, the parents choose godparents who are tasked with overseeing the spiritual upbringing of the child (should the parents' guidance not be sufficient). When the child is baptized, the godparent(s) make an oath to raise the child in the Catholic faith, which is clearly something they cannot promise if they do not believe it for themselves.
Is there an occult significance for baptism?
When I hear this, or a similar, question asked I hear Angels singing the song "Here We Go Again." No, Christian Baptism is not, and has never been, an occult practice. Jesus Christ, himself, was Baptized and instituted the Sacrament; therefore, it is a "Christian" Practice (see Matthew 28:18-20). Even the author of the Anti-Catholic Bible Roman Catholicism, Loraine Boettner, dogmatically states that Christ instituted the Sacrament of Baptism (p.189).
Here we have the classic similis hoc ergo propter hoc (Similar to this...therefore because of this) fallacy. Some ancient occultists and pagans may have had a practice that resembled baptism, somewhere in the timeline of history, but that does not mean that the Sacrament stems from those origins. To say that it does, is to imply that Christ Jesus was somehow involved with the Occult.
Can a baptism be preformed privately?
That depends on the rules of your church. It is appropriate that your follow them.
Why don't Methodists re-baptize?
Methodists believe that one Baptism is enough. They believe that the effectiveness of Baptism is based on God's work in a person's life, not on that person's understanding of Baptism or ability to make a decision for Christ at the time of their baptism. That is also why Methodists allow infant Baptism.
What evidences of baptism in the holy spirit exprience follow after conversion?
the evidence is speaking in other tongues.
scripture proof
Isa_28:11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
Mar_16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Act_2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Act_10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
Act_19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
1Co_14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
1Co_14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
1Co_14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
1Co_14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
How you let guests know on a Baptism Invitation that luncheon will be at their own cost?
- Where you would put the name of the restaurant you are going too just say in brackets that guests will be responsible for their own meals. Most guests would prefer this rather than guess whether the meal is being paid of not and for some guests that may not be able to afford the restaurant this gives them the opportunity to not attend at least the restaurant.
You may say 'senrei' to mean baptism in a more general sense, or 'shinrei' to refer to baptism by immersion in water. These are written in Japanese: 洗礼 浸礼
What does one say when christening a ship?
i name this ship .......... and god bless all who sail in her
Why is the shell with three drops of water a symbol of baptism?
The shell is an ancient symbol of baptism and is often used during baptism to scoop the water from the baptismal font. The three drops of water represent the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit into whom we are baptized.
Who provides the baptism candle?
Customarily it would be the godparents responsibility to provide the candle. However, in practice, the Church provides the candles.
No. And there are no financial requirements. If there are you better contact the bishop.
Is a Christian Baptism in a Church service or a private party?
It can be either. A baptism may be carried out during a mass or at a ceremony apart from the mass.
How do you do a budhism baptism?
Buddhism has no baptism equivalent. This is due to the fact that:
- there are no sins to wash away
- there is no divine being to commit to
- there is no salvation to be gained
How did people get married in biblical times?
This depends on the era and region. The Bible covers 4100 years so there would have been many variations.
Are records of Baptism kept by the church and for how long?
Yes Baptismal records are kept either at the Parish a person was Baptized, or at the Arch/Diocesan office.
Baptismal Innocence is the time after Baptism when a person's soul is spotless. For babies who are Baptized this is from their Baptism until around the age of 7 when they are considered able to reason the difference between Good and Evil. For adults (those over the age of 7) who are Baptized it lasts until their next sin (probably a few minutes later).
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as well as all punishment for sin. In those who have been reborn nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God, neither Adam's sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation from God. (CCC 1263)
Where can you find adult baptism clothes that are not catholic style?
In my church, it's just an old pair of your own Jeans and a T shirt.
The church I got baptized in had rubber baptism suits. I'm sure any Christian or church supply store could order them.
This of course is for baptism by immersion.
How did the phrase baptism of fire come about?
Acts: chapter 19, verses 4 to 7 tells you about the baptism of fire of the apostles of Jesus Christ.
How do you find out the date of your baptism?
Ask your parents. If they don't know, go to the church where you were baptized and see if they wrote it down.
Reform movement rejecting infant baptism?
Baptism Integrity - is a group within the Church of England working constructively for the reform of the discipline and practice of the church as regards infant baptism. I added a link for you to see what this is all about.
What does the baby do in a baptism?
The baby is just a baby not having a clue as to what is going on. Sadly a baptism should be a personal decision later in life when someone is capable of knowing and believing. The concept of original sin has been manipulated so that a baby will be freed from the sins of Adam.
To answer the question: the baby does not actually do anything, but be held by either the parents or the assigned godparents. The baby is there to be baptised because the parents have taken the example shown in the Epistles when whole households were baptised. Later on in life, the child has the opportunity to reaffirm the Baptismal vows through Confirmation or another formal ceremony in the child's church.
Whenever the Holy Spirit is involved, baptism of infants is a valid Baptism.
How is a baptism done why is it done?
Jesus told Nicodemus its necessary to be born again in water and in spirit. So yes you have to get baptize. The how let's just look for biblical examples ....in all of them the name of Jesus was mention for only in his name there is remission of sins.
According to the New Testament:The "how" is by full immersion in water, best pictured in Acts 8:38 --So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. [NKJV]
The "why" is for a number of reasons:
For the remission (forgiveness) of sins, and to receive the "gift of the Holy Spirit" - Acts 2:38
To be "buried with Christ" in order to share in His resurrection - Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12
But most importantly, because Jesus commanded it as a condition to receive salvation - Mark 16:15, 16
Roman Catholic AnswerNormally, in the Catholic Church, you go to a priest to be baptized. In an emergency - if someone is dying unbaptized, you pour water over their head at the same time pronouncing the words, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Ghost)". You must be baptized to be saved, this is the normal way in which God has decreed we can be saved, and you can not receive any of the other sacraments unless you have been baptized first.What is a synonym for baptism?
Primarily Protestants use the term 'christening' as a synonym for Baptism. It is rarely heard in proper Catholic circles.
