Baptism Flashcards
What is baptism an example of
A Sacrament
What’s the point of baptism
Be cleansed of sin
Show devotion to god
Repentance from sin
Receive the Holy Spirit
Becoming a member of the church
Being reborn
Salvation
What vows are made by the person being baptised or, for infant baptism, the god parents?
Live/be raised in Christian faith
‘With the help of god we will’
What symbol is involved in infant baptism
Sign of the cross in water on the forehead
Baptise in the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit
Why is infant baptism particularly important
Cleansing of original sin
Hope for heaven, comfort
Traditions passed down through generations
Where and who by was Jesus baptised
River Jordan
John
“This is my own, dear son in whom I am well pleased.”
What does Jesus tell his disciples about baptism?
”.. go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
What does Richard Dawkins say about baptism
Child abuse
Parents have no right to try to make their child religious
Name a quote that tells people to be baptised
“Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ”
