It is a symbol because holy water cleanses (washes away) your original sin passed down form the first man and woman ------Adam and Eve.
Because a Baptism requires dipping someone in water.
A symbol of baptism is water.
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The shell is an ancient symbol of baptism and is often used during baptism to scoop the water from the baptismal font. The three drops of water represent the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit into whom we are baptized.
It signifies being washed in Jesus.
a shell is concave and can hold water to baptise
The shell is principally a symbol of baptism since a shell is often used to pour water on the head.
The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit that is used in baptism.
Roman Catholic AnswerThere are several symbols for Catholic Baptism: water, oils, a shell, a white garment, a candle.
It symbolises purification, cleansing, and as baptism is considered cleansing of 'original sin', its a powerful symbol for us to use.
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Not really. The dove is used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit which is very heavily involved in Baptism.
In Christian denominations, baptism is a symbol of being completely cleansed. There are two main methods: full immersion, and the pouring water on the head. A number of denominations practice full immersion baptism (LDS, Baptists), where the whole body is briefly immersed in water. Sprinkling is the term given to the mode of pouring by those who do not believe that it is a legitimate baptism.