Baptism

Question 1

what is the common symbol used during baptism?

Answer 1

water symbolising new birth

Question 2

what are the three basic forms of baptism?

Answer 2

• the sprinkling of water on the head, which is called aspersion
• the submersion of the entire body in water, which is called immersion
• affusion, which involves water being poured over the head

Question 3

In what denominations is immersion common?

Answer 3

baptists and pentecostals

Question 4

is baptism by an ordinary believer acceptable?

Answer 4

yes, especially in extreme circumstances such as where death may be imminent

Question 5

which three christian beliefs springs forth from baptism?

Answer 5

• death and resurrection of jesus
• salvation
• the holy trinity

Question 6

how is the belief of the death and resurrection shown in baptism?

Answer 6

water representing the death of the old sinful self and rebirth into a new life as an adherent of Jesus Christ. essentially it represents death and burial.

emerging from the water represents the new life that has sprung as a result of the believer becoming a christian

Question 7

how do catholics view baptism?

Answer 7

they view it as an essential sacrament. they identify the act as a process used by god as a means to communicate grace and to distinguish between the protesetant variants who do not see it necessary in order to reciece God’s grace and be saved

Question 8

what symbols are present during a catholic baptism?

Answer 8

• consecrated perfume oil
• white garment worn to symbolise purity and he chilrd being reborn in christ
• candle is lit to signify that the child has been enlightened by Christ who is the light of the world