Origins
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What age can you receive baptism?
Any age.
What colour does the candidate usually wear?
White, (representing regained purity)
In John 3:5, Jesus tells Nicodemus, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of ______ and Spirit.”
water
How many times can you receive baptism?
Once, its a sacrament of initiation.
What does the dove symbolize?
It represents the Holy Spirit.
around 30 years
Why are people baptized?
To remove the original sin, (Adam and Eve's first sin).
What is a Godparent?
A Godparent is a person who raises the child to follow the Catholic faith.
After what major event did Holy Water or Holy Ghost start being used in baptism?
After the resurrection of Jesus.
What does the baptism candidate become after being baptized?
A new creature.
What does the priest say before immersing, pouring, or sprinkling the water onto the candidate’s head?
The priest will state “I baptize you: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”.
What word does "Baptism" come from?
it comes from the Greek word “bapto” or “baptizo” which means “to wash" or "to immense”.
What are the Christian denominations that share the ritual of baptism
All of them.
What does water symbolize?
The rinsing of the spirit