expressions of religious identity Flashcards
Significance of infant baptism in the Catholic Church:
- Baptism is a _________
- Catholics practice ____________
- It cleanses the child of ________ ___
- The water used in baptism is a symbol of God’s _____
- it enables the Holy Spirit to begin the work of ______________ in the child’s life
- it is the first ____ __ __________ and opens up ____ _________ and ____________
sacrament
paedobaptism
original
sin
grace
transformation
right
of
initiation
Holy
Communion
Confirmation
Paedobaptism is…
another term for infant baptism
Rite of initiation refers to…
a ceremony that marks becoming a member of a particular group. Baptism confers membership of the Christian community
Sacrament is…
an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. Catholics and Anglicabs regard baptism as a sacrament
Significance of baptism in the Baptist Church:
- Baptists refer to baptism as an _________ as they do not believe in the idea of sacraments
- Baptists practice what is known as _____________
- Those being baptised give a ______ testimony of their faith in Christ
ordinance
credobaptism
public
In the Baptist Church, what does the minister performing the baptism say?
“I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”
Why do Baptists reject the idea of infant baptism?
- There is no New Testament evidence for it; adults only were baptised
- Jesus himself was baptised as an adult
- There is no such thing as original sin, so there is nothing that needs to be removed as soon as possible after birth
What is an important scripture to substantiate infant baptism?
“Let the little children come to me” (Mark 10:14-17)
What is transubstantiation?
The name given to what happens when the bread and wine are consecrated: their substance is changed and they become the Body and Blood of Christ
Consecration meaning
It means “making holy” and refers to the part of the Eucharist Prayer when the priest invokes the presence of the Holy Spirit, performs certain ritual actions and repeats the account of the Last Supper
What are the three aspects of any sacrament?
Form
Matter
Intention
How is the Holy Communion a sacrament for Catholics?
They receive Christ into their bodies
This makes a real change to them
They are united with Christ and one another
Baptist practices associated with holy communion
The Holy table is prepared with cubes of bread and individual glasses of grape juice or wine
People pass around the bread and the wine, serving one another
Even young children may receive Communion it is for “those who love the Lord Jesus”
The importance of the Holy Communion for baptists
It is an ordinance - Jesus said do this in remembrance of me
The main value is to bring the community together to remember what Jesus did
Where did Holy communion originate from
The passover meal that Jesus aye with his disciples in the upper room of a house in Jerusalem on the night before the crucifixion
Main difference between Catholic and Baptist on holy communion
For Baptists Holy communion is just a simple meal to remember what Jesus said and did - symbolism is not important
In the Catholic Church what is Jesus referred to in the holy communion
The Paschal (Passover) lamb: his death on the cross was a sacrifice to atone for humanity’s sins
Baptism is a significant sacrament in both Catholic and Baptist traditions of Christianity. However, the two traditions differ in their baptism practices in various ways. How do they differ?
- Method of Baptism
- Age of Baptism
- Significance of Baptism
- Role of the Baptizer
- Symbolism
Method of Baptism
In the Catholic tradition, baptism is typically performed by pouring or sprinkling water on the person’s forehead, while in the Baptist tradition, baptism is performed by immersion in water, which means the person is completely submerged in water
Age of Baptism
Catholic tradition practices infant baptism, which is the practice of baptizing babies. Baptists, on the other hand, practice believer’s baptism, which means that only adults who have made a personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ are baptised
Significance of Baptism
In the Catholic tradition, baptism is viewed as a sacrament that cleanses the original sin and initiates a person into the Christian faith. In contrast, in the Baptist tradition, baptism is seen as an outward sign of an inward transformation, a public declaration of faith, and a symbolic act of being buried with Christ and raised to new life.
Role of the Baptiser
In the Catholic tradition, only a priest or deacon can administer baptism, while in the Baptist tradition, anyone who has been called by God and authorized by the local church can baptise
Symbolism
- Beliefs about the Eucharist
- Method of Communion
- Frequency of Communion
- Meaning of Communion
Beliefs about the Eucharist
Catholics believe in the doctrine of transubstantiation
In contrast, Baptists believe in the doctrine of memorialism
What is transubstantiation?
Transubstantiation holds that the bread and wine used in the Eucharist become the actual body and blood of Christ during the consecration of the mass
What is memorialism?
Memorialism holds that the bread and wine are only symbolic of the body and blood of Christ, and do not actually become them
Method of Communion
In the Catholic tradition, communion is typically received at every mass, which is usually celebrated daily.
In contrast, Baptists generally practice communion less frequently, with some churches observing it monthly, quarterly, or even annually.
Meaning of Communion
For Catholics, the Eucharist is the central act of worship, and it is seen as a means of receiving the grace of God and being united with Christ and the Church.
For Baptists, the Eucharist is seen as a commemoration of Christ’s death and an opportunity for believers to remember the sacrifice he made for their salvation.
What is Evangelism?
Evangelism is proclaiming the gospel (good news) about Jesus, usually to non-Christians
The mission of the Church in the Early Church
The mission of the Church in the early Church was primarily focused on evangelization and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to the gentiles. This was carried out through the work of the apostles and early Christian communities
The mission of the Church in the 19th Century
In the nineteenth century, the mission of the Church expanded to include social justice issues and the promotion of Christian values in the face of increasing secularisation and industrialisation
The mission of the Church in modern day
In the modern day, the mission of the Church has become more diverse and complex, reflecting the changing needs and challenges of contemporary society. The Church has continued to engage in evangelisation and social justice issues, but it has also expanded its focus to include interfaith dialogue, environmental stewardship, and the promotion of peace and reconciliation
