C4 - Religion and Family, Rites of Passage

Question 1

What are the two types of baptism?

Answer 1

Believers batism (immersion).
Infant baptism (sprinkling).

Question 2

Give three reasons why infant baptism is important.

Answer 2

1. Cleanses original sin.
2. Allows the child to take other sacraments when growing up.
3. Seen as an important part of church tradition.

Question 3

What is the origin of baptism?

Answer 3

Jesus was baptised in Matthew to set an example for believers to be baptised not because he was sinful and needed to be cleansed.

Question 4

What are two verses that reference baptism?

Answer 4

Matthew 28:19-20 ‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Romans 6:3-4 ‘Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.’

Question 5

What is Believers Baptism?

Answer 5

Baptism that takes place as a sign that someone has chosen to be a follower of Jesus. This form of baptism usually involves the practice of immersion.

Question 6

What is immersion?

Answer 6

Where the believer is completely lowered into the water, imitating the baptism of Jesus and done as a sign of leaving begind the old, sinful life and rising out of the water to a new life in Christ.

Question 7

Why is believers baptism important?

Answer 7

• Emphasis on the believer making a conscious decision to be baptised.
• They believe that the grace of God is received when they express their faith instead of performing a ritual.

Question 8

What are two reasons why baptism is essential for a person to be a Christian?

Answer 8

1) Jesus was baptised so we should follow his example.
3) It proves faith and dedication to God and is a significant requirement for salvation.

Question 9

What are two reasons that baptism is not essential for a person to be a Christian?

Answer 9

1) There are other ways to show faith in God and the Bible. e.g. loving your neighbor.
2) No need to be baptised if we have faith. Faith alone and living as a disciple are the key to salvation.

Question 10

What are two reasons that churches should only baptise those who are already Christians?

Answer 10

1) Baptism is an identifier of faith and babies don’t have a say so it has less significance.
2) Believers baptism represents a public change in the person’s life.

Question 11

What are two reasons that churches should not only baptise those who are already Christians?

Answer 11

1) Infant baptism cleanses babies of original sin.
2) It is church tradition.

Question 12

What is a rite?

Answer 12

A set pattern of words and actions.

Question 13

What are vows?

Answer 13

Solemn promises that are made with God and people as witnesses.

Question 14

What is the importance of marriage?

Answer 14

• The couple makes vows to each other and to God ensuring the marriage is permanent.
• Accepting children as a gift from God.
• One of our key purposes as humans.

Question 15

Where does marriage first appear in the Bible?

Answer 15

Genesis 2

Question 16

What are the conditions for marriage?

Answer 16

• Must be freely chosen
• Must be free to marry
• Must be open to the possibility of having children
• Should have a responsible attitude

Question 17

What are Christian funerals a reminder of?

Answer 17

Christian faith and hope of eternal life with God.
Thanking God for the life of the person who has passed.

Question 18

In what ways are funerals for mourners?

Answer 18

• They acknowledge that the person who has died is no longer part of this world, but is now safe in God’s care.
• Can draw comfort from other mourners.
• Gives an opportunity to publicly show love and admiration for the one who has died.

Question 19

What happens during the Bible reading at a Christian funeral?

Answer 19

The reading focuses on eternal life with God.

Question 20

What happens during the eulogy at a Christian funeral?

Answer 20

A talk or speech about the person’s life and achievements. Usually by friends and family.

Question 21

What happens during the prayers at a Christian funeral?

Answer 21

Prayers are said for the mourners to help them in their grief and for the dead person. The dead person is entrusted to the care of God.

Question 22

What happens during the burial/cremation at a Christian funeral?

Answer 22

Final prayers + commital statement is said by the graveside or in the crematorium.

Question 23

What happens during the Requiem Mass at Catholic funerals?

Answer 23

A mass for the dead. This is the fullest part of the service in Orthodox and Catholic funeral services.

Question 24

What is First Communion?

Answer 24

A rite of passage mainly done in Anglican, Catholic, and Lutheran denominations where a Christian receives the Eucharist/Communion for the first time.

Question 25

What is a sacrament?

Answer 25

Rites of Passage that some Christians see as a visible sign of the invisible grace received by God during these rites.

Question 26

When does First Communion take place?

Answer 26

Ages 7-8.

Question 27

Why is First Communion important?

Answer 27

The Eucharist is the most important sacrament in some denominations so this ceremony is very important.

Question 28

What do children wear at their First Communion and why?

Answer 28

White to symbolise purity.

Question 29

What is Confirmation?

Answer 29

The last sacrament of initiation where a person confirms the vows of baptism and receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This sacrament/rite of passage is commonly done in Catholic and Anglican churches.

Question 30

Give three ways that Confirmation affects the life of a Christian?

Answer 30

It unites us more firmly with Christ.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit enable us to spread the faith.
Reaffirm the decision to turn away from sin and towards God.