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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
Is it OK for a non-Catholic to wear a Catholic symbol such as a rosary?
The rosary is meant for prayer, it isn't jewelry. You could wear a cross necklace; and it is okay to wear a cross necklace if it is blessed too.
So the answer is NO. Most Catholics would be offended if you wear the Rosary, but not because you are not Catholic, but because the Rosary is NOT meant to be worn. Rosary beads are a sacred tool used for prayer and worship. They may be beautiful, but they are not to be worn as jewelry.
It is acceptable to wear a rosary only if you wear it out of devotion to Christ and Mary. It just so happens to appear to be jewelry. I wear my rosary only so i can have Mary close to my heart at all times, there is no doctrine of the Catholic Church forbidding it so as long as it is out of devotion and not for the sake of vanity then it is okay
Whether Catholics consider it acceptable for Catholics to wear a rosary depends on the cultural context. It would only be suitable for a non-Catholic to wear a rosary in a culture that permits Catholics to wear one, and then it would only be suitable if the non-Catholic had some sort of appropriate devotion to it. The only time I have ever seen a habit worn normally is by a religious (priest, brother, nun, or sister). In this case, the rosary hangs from their belt on the side so that it is always within reach when you wish to pray. In this day and age, I have seen a few people wearing a rosary around their neck. As noted above, the rosary is NOT jewelry, if you wish to wear a rosary around your neck, I would recommend that you wear it under your clothing as many Catholics would be offended by people wearing a rosary as a necklace.
Can unmarried parents baptize their baby in the greek orthodox church?
Yes, so long as they agree to raise their children according to the beliefs of the Orthodox Christian faith.
What is a god parents a symbol of baptism?
Godparents are there simply to reinforce the teachings of the parents and their promise to bring up the child in the way of Christ. The godparents are like teachers, supporting the parents in what they do, but the real task of bringing children to Christ rests with the parents.
It does not save to be baptised but, you have to be baptised in order to be with god
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, Baptism saves you, by washing away all your sins, and the punishment due to those sins. It makes you a child of God, and infuses you with supernatural, saving grace.Biblical Answer:
No, baptism is a symbolic 'burial' of the old self and the rising out of the water as a new creature. It is a necessary step after full repentance and the receiving God's Holy Spirit to follow Christ our perfect example who brings Salvation.
2 Corinthians 7:10New International Version (NIV)10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
What is the basin called that some Christians get baptized in?
There is no name for it.. People can get baptized in any body of water.. Lake stream, river, hot tub..
A:It's called a baptismal font.
What is the reason why Jesus is to be baptize by john?
john is the only one who can baptize at that time so jesus chose him to baptize him
How were all 3 person of the trinity present at Jesus baptism?
Here Jesus was baptized, the holy spirit came on him as s dove , and God spoke from heavem , all three were there.
Ulrich Zwingli was the person who was credited with starting the Anabaptists. He was concerned that baptism should only be for those who understood the purpose of the rite and that infants and small children should not be allowed to be baptized. He also taught that baptism should only be by immersion.
What does the water in baptism symbolize and what does it mean?
The term is from the Greek baptizo: lit. meaning, "immersing." It is not a symbol or a sign. It is an act of ritual purification for ritual worship. Esp. performing ablutions prior to worship of a deity. There are many ways to be purified or use of a ritual purification; depending on religion/culture. However, the simplest form is used over many cultures; even non religious peoples. For example, when a parent tells a child to wash their hands before they eat.
The water in baptism represents the cleaning away of sin. In Baptism, particularly on babies who haven't committed sin on Earth, Water is used to cleanse original sin, older people who have committed sin on Earth also have original sin washed away as well as the sins they have committed on Earth.
They use it to protect the person been baptized against evil and to spiritually cleanse them.
Catholic Answer Water is used because Our Blessed Lord commanded it, and that is the only way to have a valid baptism. It is usually blessed to dedicate it to God's use and remove any evil influences from it.
Water is used in baptism because that is how Our Blessed Lord commanded it: unless you are born of water and the Holy Spirit.... Further, because of Our Blessed Lord's command that is how the Apostles baptized, and so how the Church has always done it.
What does fire mean in baptism?
Whenever you see a flame (or tongue) of fire in a Christian symbol, it represents the Holy Spirit. And if it's a Pentecostal organization, it particularly refers to the day of Pentecost, found in chapter two of Acts.
Is the gift of money appropriate for christening gift from the godparents?
Sure. Personally, I give a US Savings Bond to be given to the child at graduation or 18th birthday . It is a tidy sum by then.
What do Muslims do after the baptism?
Baptism mentioned in the question refers to the Christian meaning of baptism. Actually there is no baptism in Islam since Islam is based on the concept that all humans are born sinless and they attain sins during their lives, and that all sins can be forgiven except giving worship to other gods but Allah or with Allah/God.
The other concept is that no one carries the sins of another:
36 Or hath he not had news of what is in the books of Moses
37 And Abraham who paid his debt:
38 That no laden one shall bear another's load,
39 And that man hath only that for which he maketh effort,
40 And that his effort will be seen.
41 And afterward he will be repaid for it with fullest payment;
42 And that thy Lord, to Him is the refer
[The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'ân, by M.M. Pickthall...53. an-Najm]
So, there is no such "ceremony" like baptism in Islam,but there may be a misunderstanding of the English meaning of a certain verse that may make the mix, below is the explanation:
137-138So if they believe in the like of that, which you believe, then they are rightly guided, but if they turn away, then they are only in opposition. So Allah will suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. (Our Sibghah (religion) is) the Sibghah (Religion) of Allah (Islam) and which Sibghah (religion) can be better than Allah's? And we are His worshippers.
[Meanings of The Quran, Aal Imran]
Here The Ayaat 2:138 presents religion as "coloring" Sibghah صِبْغِ the expression carries within itself several levels of meaning. But the immediate allusion is to a certain Christian ceremony i.e. the Baptism
But, the Arabic meaning of the word Baptism is that:
the adoption of Allaah's (God's) attributes and broad principles of faith bring out the real change in the mind and character.
What were Zwingli's beliefs about baptism?
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Baptism is essential for salvation.John 3 vs.6, "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be aborn of bwater and of the cSpirit, he cannot denter into the kingdom of God". So we ask, what of those who never had a chance to be baptised? there is evidence of vicarious baptism in the ancient world to give this ordnance to these people. 1 Cor. 15: 29, "Else what shall they do which are abaptized bfor the dead, if the dead crise not at all? why are they then baptized for the ddead? "
A baptism service can last from half an hour upwards, but is seldom longer than an hour - or, if part of another service (such as an hour-long communion service - or slightly longer) might take a shorter period of time as many of the prayers that would normally be incorporated in a stand-alone baptist service are covered by the surrounding service. However, baptism itselflasts for life. Some churches do not recognise the baptism of others (such as the Mormons), but if you are baptised in the Christian Church in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, then you will have fulfilled Jesus' great commission at the end of Matthew's Gospel, and, whatever Christian denomination, you will be baptised for life.
Does the Catholic Church recognize baptism in other Christian Churches?
Catholics recognize baptisms performed by most major Christian denominations. In particular, the Catholic Church recognizes all Protestant denominations. As the Dutch Reformed Church is a Protestant church, the Catholic Church should recognize it.
Baptism is simply a symbol of being cleansed by God. It is also the outward announcement that you have choosen God as your savior.
Catholic AnswerParaphrased from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit. Baptism really frees you completely from Original Sin and all actual sin committed up until then, and you are reborn as a son of God. You are made a member of Christ and incorporated into His Christ. "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word." Roman Catechism II, 2, 5; cf. Council of Florence: Denzinger-Schonmetzer, Enchiridion Symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum (1965).What is the baptism of Holy Ghost?
The belief of some Christians is according to Acts 2:38. Repenting fully, being immersed as an adult into a watery grave (baptized), and having the laying upon of hands by God's minister, you will receive the gift of God's Holy Spirit - a begettal as a child of God, not yet born again.
What is the simmilarity between Aqiqah and baptism?
the similarity is that they're both welcomed into their religion ot community, they both sacrifice animals and dedicate the child to god, they both read from the holy book to the child and they both express their religions to their child(newborn baby).
When to baptise baby in orthodox church?
Traditionally children are baptized around the age of 7 to 12 months old. However, this sometimes depends on the month the child was born. For example, a child that was born in September will be baptized probably in May or any summer month when the weather is better. But this is a decision the parents take according to their planning.
Whose name did John the Baptist baptize in?
Mandate of Israel:
Yokanan got "John the baptist" name from the gentiles. His name would have looked like this : YOKANAN BEN ??? where ???= his father's name. Sort of like Ethan McDougal: Ethan son of Dougal. The Hebrew word ben means son of.
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John the Baptist got his name as he went out to baptise the people before Christ arrived.
Who was speaking in Proverbs 4?
The wisdom of King Solomon given by God when he ask for it.
Proverbs 4 is known to have been spoken by King Solomon during his time in the Old Testament Bible. Not only proverbs 4 but almost the whole book of Proverbs.
How did Jesus get John to baptise him?
Jesus Christ walked down to the river Jordan to bathe in the holy water and relieve his sins, John knew of the importance of Jesus and baptised him in the water
Answer:John recognized Jesus as the one who did not need to repent and be baptised. Rather, John said he needed to be baptised by Jesus (Jesus was sinless). But Jesus insisted that John should baptise Him in order to fulfill all righteousness.Can I marry my brother in law's godson if i baptize my brother in law's son?
Sure, as long as you're not 1st cousins.
Do the parents have to be confirmed to baptize in the Catholic Church?
There is no problem having your child baptized even if you were not a baptized as a Catholic as long as you intended to raise the child as a Catholic. You might wish to check with your pastor and see what can be done to 'bring you up to speed' with the sacraments and get confirmed, however.
