Religious Studies - 6 - Christianity - Practices - 199, 200 - Baptism Flashcards
What is required for the rite of baptism in Christianity?
Must be carried out by an ordained minister or an authorised lay person
What is the significance of baptism in most Christian Churches?
Celebrates the birth of a child and marks their entry into the Christian community
Who makes promises during an infant baptism?
Parents and godparents
What ceremony do children often have after infant baptism?
Confirmation ceremony
At what age do children typically undergo confirmation?
Early teens or as adults
What do individuals do during confirmation?
Declare their own faith and remake promises
Which denominations do not practice infant baptism?
Baptists and some Evangelical Christians
Why do Baptists reject infant baptism?
They believe that believers should be able to declare their own faith
Who was baptised as an adult according to Christian tradition?
Jesus
What is ‘believers’ baptism’?
Baptism for those who can state their faith.
It is also called adult baptism.
How do some denominations perform baptism?
By fully immersing the person in water
What is a lay person?
a person who is not a member of the clergy
Why do Christians believe baptism is important?
Christians believe baptism is important because it is a rite of entry that allows people to become members of the Christian Church.
What is one belief regarding original sin and baptism?
Many Christians believe original sin is removed through the action of baptism.
Whose example do Christians follow regarding baptism?
Christians follow the personal example of Jesus who was baptised as an adult by John the Baptist.
What opportunity does believers’ baptism provide?
Believers’ baptism gives an individual an opportunity to publicly proclaim their personal faith.
What is thought of as the first sacrament in Christianity?
Baptism
Why do Christians believe in the importance of baptism?
It is strongly referenced in the Bible and signifies a covenant with God.
According to St Paul, what does baptism link us to?
The death and resurrection of Jesus
What instruction did Jesus give to his disciples regarding baptism?
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
What is baptism regarded as in Christianity?
A sign of the gift of the Holy Spirit
What does a baptized Christian become united with?
Christ, including in his death and resurrection
What is the significance of being baptized for Christians?
Able to enter heaven and live eternally with God after death
Baptism is seen as essential for salvation and eternal life.
