Symbols of Baptism
What does the water in Baptism symbolize?
Cleansing from sin and new life in Christ.
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
John the Baptist.
In whose name is a person baptized?
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
What does the white garment represent?
Being clothed in Christ and made pure.
In which Gospel does Jesus say, “No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit”?
The Gospel of John (John 3:5).
What words does the priest or deacon say during the pouring of water?
“I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
What does the baptismal candle symbolize?
The light of Christ given to the newly baptized
What did Jesus say to the paralytic when He saw their faith?
Child, your sins are forgiven
Who can perform a Baptism in an emergency?
Anyone, even a non-Christian, with the right intention.
What does the Holy Oil (Chrism) represent?
Being sealed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit.
What did Nicodemus ask Jesus, and what was Jesus’ response about entering the kingdom of God?
Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit
In Greek, what is the meaning of the word baptism?
To plunge or immerse.
Who lights the baptismal candle during the ceremony?
The godparents or parents, from the Paschal (Easter) candle.
The Holy Spirit descended like a...?
Dove