Christian beliefs about baptism
I can explain the sacrament of baptism and its significance for Christians today.
Christian beliefs about baptism
I can explain the sacrament of baptism and its significance for Christians today.
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Key learning points
- Baptism is the sacrament through which people become members of the Church.
- Both infant and adult baptism are practised within Christianity.
- Water and the Trinity are key features of baptism.
- Some Christians believe that the water washes away original sin, others believe the water is symbolic.
- Both infant baptism and believer's baptism is significant for Christians today.
Keywords
Baptism - the sacrament through which people become members of the Church, which involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin
Initiation - the action of admitting someone into a society or group, typically with a ritual
Original sin - belief that human nature is flawed, and that we all have the tendency to sin; traditionally believed to be inherited from Adam and Eve
Sacrament - an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God; for example: baptism, Eucharist
Common misconception
Baptism always takes place when a person is a baby/young child.
People can also be baptised when they are adults, this is known as adult baptism and is practised by many Christians.
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