expressions of religious identity

Question 1

what is baptism?

Answer 1

• rituals using water as a symbol of cleansing or membership

Question 2

quote for baptism and heaven?

Answer 2

“unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God”

Question 3

baptism in the catholic tradition?

Answer 3

• makes a profound and irreversible change to the persons spiritual existence
• frees them from original sin
• believes in infant baptism
• later have a ritual called confirmation

Question 4

quote for baptism in the catholic tradition?

Answer 4

“i baptise you in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit”

Question 5

baptism in the baptist tradition?

Answer 5

• imitate Jesus and follow his instructions
• don’t baptise infants because of this, Jesus was an adult
• only meaningful when they understand what they’re committing to

Question 6

quote for baptism in the baptist tradition?

Answer 6

“make disciples of all nations, baptising in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit”

Question 7

arguments in favour of infant baptism?

Answer 7

• baptism as a sacrament, change to their soul
• if we had to wait until be fully understood God, we’d never be baptised, God is to almighty to fully know
• remedy for original sin
• as the start of christian life
• Jesus’ teachings

Question 8

what did Jesus teach about infant baptism?

Answer 8

“let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God”

Question 9

arguments against infant baptism?

Answer 9

• too young to understand the christian faith
• following the example of Jesus
• washing away of sins (need to understand what sin is)
• Jesus didn’t baptise the infants the mothers bought to him

Question 10

what are the 3 aspects of Holy Communion in the RCC?

Answer 10

• the ritual, actions and words
• some physical substances
• the understanding and intention of the person performing it

Question 11

Holy Communion in the RCC?

Answer 11

• only those who are baptised and have been admitted to communion are allowed to receive bread and wine
• re-enacting the sacrifice of christ
• bread and wine is transformed into the body and blood of Christ

Question 12

Holy Communion in the Baptist Church?

Answer 12

• focus of christian life and worship is on the Bible
• less important than reading and explaining the Bible
• bread and wine don’t undergo any spiritual or physical change
• brings community together

Question 13

what is the mission of evangelism?

Answer 13

• persuade others to become christian

- St Paul travelled around the Mediterranean, spreading the word about Jesus