Water in the Bible
God used water in this story to wash away sin and bring a new beginning for Noah and his family. (Genesis 7:1–10)
What is Noah's Ark?
This is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation. (John 3:5)
What is Baptism?
This element symbolizes cleansing and new spiritual life. (John 3:5)
What is water?
Jesus was baptized by this relative in the Jordan River. (Matthew 3:13–14)
Who is John the Baptist?
Baptism makes us members of this spiritual family. (1 Corinthians 12:13)
What is the Church (or the family of God)?
Moses led the Israelites safely through this body of water to escape Pharaoh. (Exodus 14:21–29)
What is the Red Sea?
A priest or deacon usually celebrates this sacrament, though in an emergency anyone can do it with the right intention. (Matthew 28:19–20)
What is Baptism?
This white garment represents purity and a new beginning in Christ. (Galatians 3:27)
What is the baptismal garment (or “What is the white garment?”)?
The Holy Spirit appeared in this form when Jesus came up from the water. (Matthew 3:16)
What is a dove?
We live out our Baptism by loving others, praying, and doing this every day. (Colossians 3:17)
What is following Jesus (or living as His disciples)?
In the creation story, the Spirit of God moved over this before anything else existed. (Genesis 1:2)
What are "the waters"?
These exact words must be said for a valid Baptism: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)
What are the words of Baptism (the Trinitarian formula)?
The priest anoints the person with sacred chrism to show they are chosen and strengthened by this Divine Person. (1 John 2:20)
Who is the Holy Spirit?
God’s voice from heaven said this phrase when Jesus was baptized. (Matthew 3:17)
What is “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”?
Each Easter we renew these promises to remind us of our Baptism. (Romans 6:3–4)
What are our Baptismal promises?
The flood during Noah’s time prefigures Baptism because both of these are washed away. (1 Peter 3:20–21)
What is sin?
This kind of sin is washed away at Baptism. (Romans 6:4–6)
What is Original Sin?
This candle reminds us that the baptized now carry the light of Christ within them. (John 8:12)
What is the Baptismal Candle?
In Matthew 28:19–20, Jesus commanded His followers to do this for all nations.
What is “Go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”?
On the anniversary of this day, we can thank God for making us His children. (Galatians 4:4–7)
What is our Baptism day?
Naaman was healed of leprosy after washing himself seven times in this river. (2 Kings 5:10–14)
What is the Jordan River?
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist make up this group of sacraments that welcome us fully into the Church. (Catechism of the Catholic Church §1212)
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
The priest makes this gesture to mark the person as belonging to God and to remind us of Jesus’ saving death and resurrection. (Luke 9:23)
What is the Sign of the Cross?
Saint Peter said, “Repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins” in this New Testament book. Hints: This book is not one of the Four Gospels, but was written by St. Luke.
What is the Acts of the Apostles?
Baptism calls us to share in Jesus’ mission to spread this Good News to the world. (Mark 16:15)
What is the Gospel?