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The person is blessed with water as a symbol of being born through the water into Christ's holy church. Every church does it a little differently but it's the same meaning. The church family acknowledges the person as a person of God and promises to foster their relationship with God and His holy church. They are now part of "the family"
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∙ 12y agoAt baptism, Christians are cleaned of original sin, which naturally is within us at birth. Christians also receive the Holy Spirit within our souls.
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What is your response to What do you ask of this Christian community at baptism?
In the Catholic church, the priest will ask "what do you ask of God's church for your child?" The response is "Baptism"
Why is baptism relevant to us today?
Baptism is still important to us today because it initiates us into the Christian church.
How is Baptism a type of initation?
In Christianity, Baptism symbolizes a spiritual "rebirth" into the christian faith, and it is often used as an initiation into a church.
How do you make a person a member of the Christian Church in a ceremony?
No matter what age, Baptism
How does one become a Christian in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
A: Either by Infant Baptism and gradual introduction to the Church while growing up or by Adult Baptism after introduction to the Faith.
Where does a baptism happen?
you have to call your chosen church and set an appointment
Is a Christian Baptism in a Church service or a private party?
It can be either. A baptism may be carried out during a mass or at a ceremony apart from the mass.
Is their a difference in baptism in a Roman Catholic church and baptism in other Christian churches?
Some differences here and there -eucharist -sacraments -holidays
Can you be baptized a Christian then again as a Roman Catholic?
First off, Catholicism is the first and foremost Christian religion as founded by Christ. As to your question, you can only be baptized once. If done properly, the Catholic Church recognizes the baptism as valid. If the Church is uncertain if a person was validly baptized, that person will receive a conditional baptism. "If you were not baptized before, I baptize you in the name of . . . ."
Why is baptism referred to as the sacrament of initiation?
Baptism always included in Christian initiation because it is accomplished by means of the sacraments which establish the foundations of Christian life,but Christian initiation not only hold the Baptism but to other sacraments of the church also. The faithful born anew by Baptism are strengthened by Confirmation and are then nourished by the Eucharist.
Is there a non-catholic baptism?
Yes. Many notable denominations of the Christian church practice the sanction of baptism. Among them are the Episcopal, Baptist, and Lutheran churches.
What has the author Giles H Cowles written?
Giles H. Cowles has written: 'The Jewish and Christian church the same' -- subject(s): Baptism, Infant baptism 'The Hebrew, or Jewish, and Christian church the same, illustrated and applied in proof of the duty of Infant-baptism' -- subject(s): Congregational churches, Judaism, Christianity and other religions, American Sermons, Sermons, Infant baptism
