Chapter 2.3 Flashcards
What are Sacraments?
They are holy rituals that outwardly express an inner, spiritual experience.
What are Sacraments? (Mr MacDowel version)
A visible sign of God’s invisible Grace
Where would you find Sacraments and what would they be?
Weddings - Wedding ‘band’
Baptism - Holy Water
Which churches don’t use any sacraments?
Quakers and Salvation Army
What is Infant Baptism?
When a parent chooses for their child to be baptised and enter the Christian faith
What is the main problem with Infant Baptism?
It is the parents choice, not the child’s - the child may not want to be part of the Christian faith but isn’t old enough to make that decision for themselves
What is Adult Baptism?
When an adult chooses to enter the Christian faith - through Baptism - even if they are not from a Christian background