Baptism

Question 1

What happens in Baptism (spiritually)

Answer 1

• The water washes away sins, once cleansed, they were able to accept Jesus Christ
• Baptism washes away original sin, humanities inborn tendency to disobey and rebel against God.

Question 2

What did John the Baptist teach us?

Answer 2

John taught that those who came to him, repented and confessed their sins during baptism would be morally cleansed

Question 3

How did St Paul describe Baptism?

Answer 3

St Paul taught that baptism is a ‘watery grave’ in which you bury your former sins

Question 4

What are three crucial elements of Baptism

Answer 4

In a baptism there are three crucial elements, chrism, clothing and a candle

Question 5

What is Chrism in Baptism?

Answer 5

Chrism is olive oil scented with balsam, the oil is blessed by a bishop

Question 6

What is clothing in Baptism?

Answer 6

The second element is the white garment that is worn during baptism, this symbolises the new life Christ has given them

Question 7

What is a candle in Baptism?

Answer 7

Third is the baptismal candle which indicates they have been enlightened by Christ, whose light burns within them and in turn enlightens the world