2.3 EXPRESSIONS OF RELIGIOUS IDENTITY - CHRISTIANITY Flashcards
Define ‘baptizo’
to dunk
Where did Baptism in Christianity originate?
Jesus himself was baptised by John the baptist
What was the significance of Jesus Baptism?
It revealed Jesus’ special relationship with God
Finish the quote from Mark 1:4-11 “a voice cam from heaven …
“thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased”
How was the Holy Trinity present during Jesus’ Baptism?
- God the Father’s voice from heaven
- Holy Spirit decended like a dove
- God the son being baptised
What is the signigicance of baptism?
to be cleansed and to bring people into the fold of Christianity
Finish the quote from John 3:5-6 “I say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit ….
“cannot enter the kingdom of God”
Did Jesus see Baptism as a physical or spiritual event?
Physical and spiritual
Finish the quote from Matthew 28:18 “all authority in heaven …
“and on earth has been given to me”
Finish the quote from Matthew 28:19 “therefore go and make disciples …
“of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit”
Why must catholics be baptised?
it is a sacrament
What is a sacrament?
a ceremony seen as imparting spiritual grace
Signigicance of baptism for catholics
it is a cleaning ritual which makes a profound and irreversible change to the person’s spiritual existence
What is baptism used for in the Catholic church?
to wash away the original sin
why are all humans tainted with the original sin according to catholics?
Because the sin is ‘seminally present’
What is paedobaptism?
infant baptism
Key part of paedobaptism (1)
the priest makes a sign of the cross on the child’s forehead to symbolise the child belongs to christ
Key part of paedobaptism (2)
the adults who bring the child to baptism reject evil and sin on behalf of the child
Key part of paedobaptism (3)
Priest asks God to make the water Holy through the holy spitiy
Key part of paedobaptism (4)
The baby is immersed in water 3 times
Key part of paedobaptism (5)
The priest says ‘I baptise you in the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”
Key part of paedobaptism (6)
Baby anointed with perfumed oil
Key part of paedobaptism (7)
Child is given a candle to symbolise the child has died to sin and risen to new life with christ
Key part of paedobaptism (8)
The child is dressed in new white clothes as a sign of new life free from sin
What is confirmation
when a child confirms the promises made at baptism
Why is it impossible to undo a baptism?
baptism marks a permanent change to the child’s soul
Why do Baptists believe in Baptism?
Because Jesus taught to baptise people
what is an ordinance?
a special instruction from Jesus
Why do Baptists not baptise infants?
Jesus was an adult when he was baptised
Why is adult baptism important for baptists?
it is a public ceremony of confirmation to Christ
What is adult baptism also known as?
Belivers baptism and credobaptism
How do baptists prepare for baptism?
By learning all they can about Christianity
Key part of credobaptism (1)
a sponsor presents the candiate who is to be baptised to the church
Key part of credobaptism (2)
The person who is being baptised makes a testimony to outline how God has been working in their lives
Key part of credobaptism (3)
The candidate enters the baptismal pool
Key part of credobaptism (1)
The minister performs the baptism by invoking the father, son and holy spirit
Arguments in favour of infant baptism - baptism as a sacrament
Catholic chuch believes this must be done to wash away the original sin
Arguments in favour of infant baptism - baptism as a mystery
God’s grace is always a mystery so babies can be baptised
Arguments in favour of infant baptism - remedy for original sin
Humans freed from original sin at early age
Arguments in favour of infant baptism - start of christian life
infant baptism ensures children will grow up with church teachings
