Baptism Flashcards
1
Q
Believers baptism
A
Occurs when someone is an adult / older and chooses to be Christian
Fully submerged 3 times
Can be done more than once
2
Q
Similarities in believers + Roman Catholic baptism
A
Waters involved in both
Refer to both old + New Testament
3
Q
Roman Catholic baptism
A
Infant baptism
Important for children to enter Christian life ASAP as it’s parents job to raise child in Christian faith + avoiding purgatory by removing original sin
Symbolic of child joining church as the start of their life
Priest pours water over babies head
4
Q
Oil
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Representing Holy Spirit
5
Q
Candle
A
Jesus - light of the world
6
Q
Colour white
A
Colour of purity
7
Q
Cross on child’s forehead
A
Represents the holy trinity
8
Q
Bible
A
Reference to scripture
9
Q
Holy water
A
Cleanses the soul
