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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 story of jesus baptism?
Jesus commands that they tell no one of this (3:11-12)IJesus calls the 12 disciples (3:13-19)JJesus rejects his own family: he has a new family, his followers (3:31-35)KJesus rebukes the wind (4:36-41)LThe demoniac, wearing no clothes (5:15), cries out that Jesus not torment him and Jesus sends out the demons (5:1-20)MJesus comes into his own country (6:1)
- Where he was brought upNThe people misunderstand Jesus and he can do no mighty work (6:2-6)OJesus sends out the disciples and curses those who will not receive them (6:7-11)
- in sending the disciples with authority and expecting all to receive them, Jesus is asserting his own authorityPHerod thinks that Jesus is John the Baptist risen from the dead (6:14)QHerodias and her daughter conspire to kill John the Baptist (6:16-29)RFeeding the thousands, and related miracles and discourses (6:33-8:21)SWho do people say that I am (8:27)TPeter affirms faith in Jesus as the Christ (8:29)UWhosoever shall be ashamed of me: of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed (8:38)VThe Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and scribes (8:31a)WBe killed and after three days rise again (8:31b)XProphecy of second coming (9:1)- Jesus tells the disciples that some of them would not taste death until they saw the kingdom of God coming with power.B'The Transfiguration of Jesus (9:2-3)C'The voice of God from heaven, "This is my beloved son" (9:7)D'Jesus talks to Elijah and Moses then to the disciples about Elijah (9:4-13)E'A great multitude was amazed at Jesus (9:15)F'Jesus cast out a dumb spirit (9:17-27)G'They shall kill the Son of man and he shall rise on the third day (9:31)H'Jesus clarifies his divine status, saying that he is not God: "Why call me good? There is none good but God" (10:18)I'Peter says the disciples have left all and followed Jesus (10:28)J'Those who have left their family for Jesus have a new family: all Jesus' followers (10:29-30)K'Jesus rebukes the 'sons of thunder', James and John (10:35-45 - cf 3:17)L'Blind Bartimaeus cries out for mercy and casts off his clothes, then Jesus heals him (10:46-52)M'Jesus comes into Jerusalem (11:1-10)
- Where he will dieN'Jesus misunderstands the fig tree that can provide no fruit (11:13-14)O'Jesus casts out them that sold and bought in the Temple and curses them for making the Temple a den of thieves (11:15-17)
- Jesus is asserting his authorityP'Jesus asks whether the baptism of John is from heaven or of men, and the priests, scribes and elders can not answer (11:30-33)Q'Parable of husbandmen who conspire to kill the vineyard owner's son (12:1-9)X'Prophecy of second coming (chapter 13)- on clouds of glory, within the lifetimes of some of those to whom he was speakingR'The Last Supper (14:17-25)S'Art thou the Christ, Son of God (14:61)T'Peter denies Jesus three times (14:66-72a)U'And when he thought thereon, Peter wept (14:72b)V'The chief priests, elders and scribes delivered Jesus to Pontius Pilate (15:1)- Delivering Jesus is a similar concept to rejecting him.
- Both parts of the pair involve chief priests, elders and scribesW'Jesus dies and on the third day rises again (15:37, 16:6)A'The young man explains the departure of Jesus(16:6-8)
The use of a chiastic structure in this way creates meaning and added emphasis that Jesus is the Son of God, and was intended to leave readers in no doubt about this.
What are the duties of the trustee in the baptist church?
Trustee Board:
Although the word "trustee" does not appear in the bible, we are reminded we are to be
good stewards of that which God has blessed us. The trustee board is therefore, the
ministry of caring for the management and distribution of funds. They are to hold in trust
legal documents of property and other business, assist the pastor in budget development
and monitoring of financial matters of the church.
Title: Trustee
1. Manage the general financial affairs of the church
2. Monitor and follow the church policies and procedures for finances
3. Hold in trust all legal documents of the church
4. Assist the pastor in budget development
5. Monitor and implement the budget approved by the Pastor
Specific Assignments:
1. Hold in trust for the use and benefit of members of the local church property
acquired
2. Hold in trust for the use and benefit of the local church any assets which shall
become property of the church either by gift, deed, or otherwise, with or without
legal designation
3. Receive from the pastor the parameters of the budget with suggested funds
required and resubmit to him the annual budget for his approval
4. Work with other members of the Church Council to help determine the budgetary
needs of the various departments and their contributions to the general budget
5. Maintain a unified budget approach to fiscal management and banking
6. Oversee the monthly budget and pay monthly expenses of the church according to
the guidelines of the financial policies and procedures
7. Do not pay any expenses other than those designated without the approval of the
pastor
8. Determine ways and means to supplement budget needs
9. Meet monthly with the pastor to review the finances of the church
10. Pray for the total effectiveness of the ministry of the church
NOTE: The trustee board may not perform (subject to removal from the Board by the
Pastor) any of the following functions:
1. Hire and fire any personnel in the church without approval of the pastor
2. Disclose any confidential church information or confidential information about
members of their finances of the church,etc.
3. Misuse monies or otherwise intentionally violate the financial procedures as
outlined
What happens during the Sacrament of Baptism?
At the beginning of the service the infant and her parents will be welcomed into the Church and be brought to the front (Near the Altar and Font). The priest will ask the parents the infant's name and ask what they are asking from the Church. They reply with the infant's full name and that they want baptism. The priest traces the Sign Of The Cross over the infant's forehead and then pours the Holy Water over Ruby's head at the Font while saying 'I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. Then the two oils will be applied to the infant's forehead and the Godparents will be called to come up and take the Baptismal Vows. After the oils are applied, they will walk to the Font and the priest again will pour water over the infant's head and then the shawl will be wrapped around to symbolize that we put on Christ in Baptism. The Baptismal Candle (Which is lit by the Easter Candle and represents the one true light of Christ) is given to the parents.
Answer"I baptize you _(Name)__, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This is done while water is being poured over the person or while the person is submerged into water.Why does baptism happen in church?
Believers baptism is a church ordinance but it does not necessarily need to take place in church building but rather in a church setting. The church is not a building but rather a body of baptized believers who are following the the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The church house houses the church (the people of God).
The baptism can take place in any body of water (river, creek, pond, pool, etc) as long as it's deep enough to immerse the candidate. Baptize in Greek language means to submerge not to sprinkle. New Testament baptisms speak of candidates coming up out of the water, which mean that they went down into the water. If they were sprinkling they would not even need to get into the water.
Baptism does not save, only the blood of Jesus can wash away our sins. Baptism is necessary for obedience. Many scriptures teach this point.
Churches have baptisteries installed in Churches because it is more practical than taking the congregation to some outside river, creek, pond etc.
I hope that this helps in answering your question.
How was Baptism prefigured in the Old Testament?
Peter points out that the flood was a "type" (prefigure) for baptism in 1 Peter 3:20, 21:
who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. There is also an antitype which now saves us-baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, [NKJV]
The passage of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage (compare to "slaves of sin" - Romans 6:6 and 17) through the Red Sea also prefigured baptism.
There are two baptisms of significant importance, one is baptism by water when one repents of their sins and covenants with the Lord not to sin again. He comes forth from the water as a clean person. Then there is the baptism of the Spirit, this is given after the baptism by water. This second baptism insures the recipient that the Holy Spirit will always be available to them so long a they remain worthy.
What does a holy ghost baptism mean?
The Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, in Christian belief, is the third person of the Holy Trinity, the idea of one God in three divine persons, God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as "the Counselor . . . whom the Father will send in my name" (John 14:26).
The theology of the Holy Spirit came about slowly in response to disputes concerning the relationship of Jesus to God the Father. In 325 CE the Council of Nicaea condemned the heresy of Arianism which taught that Jesus Christ was a creature, neither equal to, nor coeternal with God, the Father, Creator.
In 381 CE the Council of Constantinople condemned the view that the Son created the Holy Spirit. The Council stated "I believe in the Holy Spirity, the Lord and the giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father. Together with the Father and the Son, he is adored and glorified." One other pronouncement delivered one other change, the 9th Century addition of filioque to the creed of Constantinople. That addition stated that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son became a source of discord between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches from that point forward.
The Church considers the Holy Spirit to be the Sanctifier who leads and guides the Church and its members.
What is said at a Catholic baptism?
I baptize you in the name of the Father,the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). Saint Paul's affirmation: «For as many of you as were baptised into Christ, have put on Christ» (Gal 3,27), has become a baptismal hymn in the West (Ordo Baptismi parvulorum, n 67), as it is traditionally in the East and is found as Communion antiphon on Saturday of the Easter Octave.
Does baptism change your religious faith?
Yes it does and no not exactly.
Here is an example how: You don't believe in God, you decide to accept the Lord Jesus as your Lord and savior, you need to be repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.
So the actual act of the baptism, did not change your faith but when you become a believer you need to be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins.
So, actually it does not because you made the decision first, but, being baptized is being obedient to God. They go Hand-in-Hand, so in that respect it does. You believe (step 1) and then are baptized (step 2).
Why is a white cloth used in Baptism?
The white cloth represents purity. It shows the baptized's new-found purity, now that original sin has been washed away.
The white garment the person receives is a symbol of new life and of purity. If something is white, it is clean and spotless. So is the soul of the newly baptized clean and spotless, thanks to the sanctifying grace the person has received through the sacrament of Baptism. This symbolism is very scriptural. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow" (Isa 1:18). "He who conquers shall be clad thus in white garments, and I will not blot his name out of the book of life; I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels" (Rev 3:5).
What are the 8 stages of infant baptism?
Stage one:Welcome
Stage two : The word of god at the ambo
Stage three: Preparation for baptism
Stage four: Baptism at the font
Stage five: After baptism
Stage six: At the altar [:
Why is the water at a baptism poured on a child's head?
God is doing nothing. He already cleansed the sins from the child when he/she accepted Christ into his/her life.
How does baptism help us as Catholics?
It does not matter which church you belong to that performs baptizms. To be baptized means that you have repented of your sins, and through the waters of baptisme are washed clean of those sins. You come forth a new person. ready to participate in the church of your choice.
Can you baptize your kids in a Catholic Church but not attend a Catholic Church?
i have a friend who does. no joke, but she has no personal religion, shes just plain christian.
ANSWER: Actually, it's done all the time but it's WRONG b/c it's dishonest. On the other hand, Baptism infuses the baby/child's soul with REAL grace that strengthens our souls and DOES, in reality, bring us into the family of Christians. Baptism is also a requirement for salvation so I'd say do it. Also,"just plain christian" IS still Christian. She wouldn't desire to have her child baptized in the first place unless she believed in the necessity and value of Baptism.
What happens at the reception of the child in baptism?
A child (which can also be an adult) is relieved of Original Sin. Original Sin is the sin we, as Christians are all born with because of Adam and Eve. If you would like to read the story about Adam and Eve, you can look it up in the Bible in the book of Genesis 2:4-3:24, or refer to the video at the related link below.
How much money to give for baptism gift?
Personally, I think that you should be looking as to what God is laying on your heart to give. In the end it is all his money and he will do with it as he pleases. However, I don't recall anyone I know paying specifically for a Baptism.
What is the defining image of baptism?
The defining image of baptism is described in detail in Romans chapter 6. Here Paul describes baptism as entering into Christ and into his death. It is how one is crucified with Christ, buried with Christ, and raised with Christ (Colossians 2:11-14). Baptism is how one is freed from sin thereby becoming a servant of righteousness. It is a pledge to keep a clear conscience before God, and God therefore saves us in baptism (I Peter 3:21). It is how one receives forgiveness of past sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). Baptism is how one is adopted as a child of God by entering into Christ and putting Christ on (Galatians 3:26, 27). Because baptism is a burial and resurrection with Christ, the action of total immersion as practiced in the early church is in keeping with this defining image, and the dramatic experience of burying the old self and arising to new life is accomplished in baptism as the defining event in one's life.
Is there a difference between a christing and baptism?
A Chapel is a place for worship which is smaller than the Church and is generally used when the attendance is small. __________________________________________ a chapel is a small church, which you might find in a small town, village, or hamlet (a hamlet is a gathering of houses with no services), or when there are not many people in the area to attend
How will baptism affect those who being baptised?
Scripture says that Jesus instructed His disciples to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lol, I am with you always, to the close of the age."(Matthew Ch 28)
What is Baptism: "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, 'Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.' Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' Nicodemus said to him, 'How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?' Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born anew.' The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit.' Nicodemus said to him, 'How can this be?' Jesus answered him, 'Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand this? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen; but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.'" (John Ch3)
Baptism therefore enables us to enter the Kingdom of Heaven through our spiritual birth. This means that we are always entitled to all the benefits that go with "citizenship" of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Note 1: Entry to the Kingdom of Heaven in this wayand entilement to the benefits that go with it cannot be denied to us as we see when John the Baptist "saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit that befits repentance." (Matthew Ch 3) and when Jesus said "Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force "(Matthew Ch 11)
Note 2: There are other ways to enter the Kingdom of Heaven e.g. 'Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.'." (Mark 10). "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew Ch 7) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ….." (Matthew Ch 5)
AnswerWhen you are baptised, you are welcomed into the christian community. Usually then, you go to church and you develop the bond you have with God, and with the other members of the Parish. Being baptised gives you a foundation to your beliefs, which can be very comfoting intimes of doubt or distress. It may not have a noticeable day to day effect, but when looking at the big picture, it welcomes you into a religious community, which you are then part of for as long as you wish to be. AnswerI was baptized to the Roman Catholic faith when I was just months old; I have no choice. I was schooled in Roman Catholic schools from kinder to elementary. I attended and finished my High School in a Protestant School.I was told to read the Bible, which I did. But when I ask questions about the cruelty in the Bible, I was told to shut up. I became Paranoid fearing god (small g) and the torments of hell.
I ex-communicated myself from Christianity when I turned 18 (I'm now '60 yrs old). I tried to do research to answers on questions that are nagging me (ex; Psalm 137:9) but my resources are limited.
Thanks to the internet, I can now surf the web for any questions that's in my mind.
The Religious fathers of olden times was able to control their subjects by bonding them to ignorance.
Not now. With one click of a button, you'll get answers from all sides. But it takes an objective mind to find the true answer to your question.
I also studied Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. But I did not become a member of any organization of these Philosophies.
At present, I'm studying the works of Jiddu Khrishnamurti.
Back to the question; "How does Baptism ...... ?" Answer; It makes me a Paranoidal person. Fearing a god (an ideation, no evidence)that's cruel and the torments of hell (also no evidence).
Well, I'm now beyond that stage. True salvation is freedom from ignorance. itchie.C2
AnswerThe act of baptism does nothing without faith, repentance & obedience to the truth.Can a baptism be performed during Lent?
The sacrament of baptism may be carried out at any point during Lent. It is, however, customary not to baptise people on Good Friday or Holy Saturday (that is, after the Maundy Thursday mass until the celebration of Easter Vigil), unless they are in immediate danger of death.
What do you pay a minister for performing a baptism?
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Catholic AnswerTo pay for anything spiritual, especially a sacrament is known as simony. It is a sacrilege and a sin, it is called simony as Simon Magus who sought to purchase spiritual power from St. Peter in Acts 8:18. However, if a priest is doing something for you, it is customary to offer him a stipend or stole fee. A stipend is commonly given to the Church or a priest when asking for a Mass for a particular intention. A stole fee is a voluntary offering given to a priest for a baptism, marriage, etc. It is to help support the priest and one commonly offers it on those occasions, but it is not a "fee" for a sacrament, that would be simony.What is the significance of water in Catholic baptism?
Sacred chrism Is perfumed oil blessed by the bishop. The celebrant anoints the newly baptized on the crown of the head with sacred chrism. This anointing is a sign of the gift Of the Holy Spirit.
Does the Roman Catholic Church recognize a Presbyterian baptism?
Yes, of course, all Christian baptisms that are done with the intention of doing what Christ did, using the correct procedure are considered valid by the Catholic Church. If the Baptism was done "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" and water was utilized through pouring or immersion, yes. I am currently handling the forms for the RCIA in my parish (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), and we accept all Christian baptisms as valid with very few exceptions. Non-Christian baptisms such as Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons, and invalid baptisms are not accepted, but Presbyterian certainly is.
