Origin (Pearl)
What does AD stand for? What does this Latin phrase mean?
AD stands for "Anno Domini," which is a Latin phrase meaning "in the year of the Lord."
Was Jesus baptised?
Yes, Jesus was indeed baptised by John the Baptist. This was the start of the public Ministry of Jesus.
What is baptism?
Baptism is a visible expression of an inward transformation.
__ times does someone have water poured over their head during baptism
What is 3 times?
Around what time did the first baptism happen?
The first baptism happened around the 2nd century.
What century was Jesus baptised?
1st Century around 28-30 AD.
Is baptism a must ritual for every Catholic?
Yes, baptism is a ritual which is an important beginning for the spiritual life of a believer in a Kingdom of Christ.
What does baptism wash away?
Baptism washes away original and personal sins.
A ritual
What is a repeated set of words or actions particularly seen in religious events.
Does baptism occur before or after repentance?
Baptism occurs after repentance.
What form did the Holy Spirit take when descending after Jesus' baptism?
A dove.
Why is it important to baptise in public?
It is important to baptise in public as it holds one's desire and commitment to follow Jesus and be part of the community.
What does Baptism symbolize?
Baptism symbolizes forgiveness and cleansing from sins. Also, our new life in Christ.
6 main symbols of baptism
what are WATER, OIL, WHITE GARMENT, DOVE, CROSS, CANDLE, BAPTISMAL FONT?
What does the word baptism mean?
The word baptism means "immersion".
What was the name of the ritual bath that was used by Jewish women in acient times?
A Mikvah.
What does the term born again (rebirth) used for baptism?
When a baby is born, he/she is born innocent and free of any sins. When baptised a person is free of all their sins with a fresh beginning to your spiritual journey.
What are we publicly expressing when we are baptized?
We are publicly expressing our belief in the gospel.
The origin of the word sign
what is the word sign is derived from the latin word 'signum'
How many people have been baptized in the Catholic Church?
Around 1.2 billion people have been baptized into the Catholic faith.
What brought about controversy and debate concerning practices of baptism during 16th to 18th century?
The Protestant Reformation.
Who baptised John the Baptist?
John the Baptist was not baptised. However, he was known as John the Baptist as he used to baptise people in the Jordan River.
Baptism is a sacrament of initiation. What does it initiate us into?
Baptism initiates us into Christ's mysteries.
The words said when getting baptized
What is “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit”
How would you summarize baptism in one word? (Saleen)
It can be considered at identification or purification. (Saleen)