Baptism Basics
This sacrament welcomes us into the Church.
What is Baptism?
This river is where Jesus was baptized.
What is the Jordan River?
This element is poured over the person during Baptism.
What is water?
Baptism symbolizes dying and rising with this person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This type of person is normally the minister of Baptism.
Who is a priest or deacon?
Baptism is called the foundation of the Christian life and the door to these.
What are the other sacraments?
This person baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Who is John the Baptist?
This oil is used to anoint the baptized person.
What is holy oil (chrism)?
In Baptism we are born again through water and this.
What is the Spirit / Holy Spirit?
These people promise to help the baptized child grow in faith.
Who are godparents?
Through Baptism we become members of this community of believers.
What is the Church?
After Jesus was baptized, this appeared from heaven like a dove.
What is the Holy Spirit?
Water in Baptism represents this spiritual action.
What is purification / cleansing from sin?
Through Baptism we are called to share this message of Jesus.
What is the Gospel / Good News?
Adults preparing for Baptism go through this formation process.
What is the catechumenate?
This sin that all people are born with is removed in Baptism.
What is original sin?
John called Jesus this title meaning he takes away the sins of the world.
What is the Lamb of God?
The Spirit descending like this bird symbolized God's presence.
What is a dove?
Through Baptism we become part of this body of believers.
What is the Body of Christ?
People in the catechumenate preparing for Baptism are called this.
What are catechumens?
Baptism is the first of these three sacraments that begin Christian life.
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
John said he baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with this
What is the Holy Spirit?
This spiritual mark received in Baptism can never be erased.
What is a spiritual seal or character?
Saint Paul said that just as all die in Adam, all will be brought to life in this person.
Who is Christ?
In emergencies, such as danger of death, this type of person can baptize.
Who is anyone?