a sacred ceremony where a baby is welcomed into the church family of God

an individual chosen by the parents to take a role in the child's  Christian upbringing and development

Christian baptism of a baby

Religious education

Welcoming new life

Christians dedicate a child to God

Humanists celebrate new life

Welcoming a foster child into the family

Welcoming a new family member with or without God

In this unit, pupils will examine how different Christian and humanist families welcome a new baby. They will make connections between the idea of welcome and dedication - comparing religious and non-religious ceremonies to see similarities and differences.

New life: how is a new child welcomed?

What is the name of this feature of a church?

What is the name of an individual chosen by parents to play a role in their baby's Christian upbringing?

What sign does a priest make on a baby's head during a baptism?

an individual chosen by the parents for their child's baptism

a special mark on the baby's head to show they belong to God

the event where a baby becomes part of God's family

a way of doing something that has existed for a long time 

Match these keywords to their correct definitions.

At an infant baptism, a __________ is baptised.

Exit Quiz

What is the name of this feature of a church?