Baptism Flashcards
Who baptized people as a symbol of forgiveness of sins?
John the Baptist.
What happened during Jesus’ baptism?
The Holy Spirit entered Jesus, and God confirmed He was His Son.
What did Jesus instruct his disciples to do before He died?
“Go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
Why is baptism important to Christians?
It welcomes them into the Christian community, cleanses original sin, unifies them with Christ, symbolizes rebirth, and gives them the Holy Spirit.
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
- Wisdom,
- knowledge,
- understanding,
- right judgment,
- reverence
- courage,
- awe,
- wonder in God’s presence.
What happens during infant baptism?
Water is poured over the baby’s head, the sign of the cross is made, parents and godparents make promises, the child is dressed in white, and a candle is lit.
Who is a “godparent” ?
A person who plans to step in and raise the child in n Christ after he’s been baptized if the parents of the child dies or are unable to
Why do catholic Christians support infant baptism?
- It starts the child’s Christian life
- gives the Holy Spirit’s gifts,
- allows the child to receive other sacraments.
Highlight and explain differences between ‘believer’s baptism’ and ‘infant baptism’
Believer’s baptism are for teens that choose to be baptized and infant baptism is the sprinkling of water on a newborn baby
