Christian baptism of a baby
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how infant baptism welcomes a new child into the family of the church.
Key learning points
- At an infant baptism, a child is welcomed into the church using water.
- There are important symbols such as water, the cross and a candle.
- During an infant baptism, parents and godparents make promises for the new child.
Keywords
Infant baptism - a sacred ceremony where a baby is welcomed into the church family of God
Promise - an agreement to do or not do something
Godparent - an individual chosen by the parents to take a role in the child's Christian upbringing and development
Common misconception
Every Christian tradition has an infant baptism.
Christians have different traditions for how to welcome a new baby.
Teacher tip
Show a Christian cross and or a baptismal candle for the children to be able to see and hold. You might want to invite a local vicar to come into school to show what happens at a baptism ceremony using a doll as the new child.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is this type of building called?
Q2.A Christian believes in ...
Q3.Match these keywords to their correct definitions.
a way of doing something that has existed for a long time
a way of marking a happy day or event
an event to celebrate a special occasion
Q4.At an infant baptism, a __________ is baptised.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the name of this feature of a church?
Q2.What is the name of an individual chosen by parents to play a role in their baby's Christian upbringing?
Q3.What sign does a priest make on a baby's head during a baptism?
Q4.Match the keywords to their meanings.
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
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