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Christianity: Baptism ✅ Flashcards

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Definition: Chrismation

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A sacrament that, together with baptism, introduces new members into the church. It is the Eastern equivalent of confirmation in the West

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Definition: A sacrament that, together with baptism, introduces new members into the church. It is the Eastern equivalent of confirmation in the West

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Chrismation

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Definition: Paschal candle

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A large candle blessed and lit on Holy Saturday and placed by the altar until Pentecost.

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Definition: A large candle blessed and lit on Holy Saturday and placed by the altar until Pentecost.

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Paschal candle

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Definition: Trinitrine

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Relating to the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit

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Definition: Relating to the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit

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Trinitrine

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Definition: Rite

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A repetitive activity that forms a part of a ceremony that has fixed rules.

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Definition: A repetitive activity that forms a part of a ceremony that has fixed rules.

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Rite

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Definition: Ritual

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A prescribed, repetitive form of action sometimes accompanied by words which form an act of worship.

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Definition: A prescribed, repetitive form of action sometimes accompanied by words which form an act of worship.

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Ritual

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Definition: Baptism

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Ritual purification by water

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Definition: Ritual purification by water

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Baptism

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Definition: Parish

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(In the Christian Church) a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.

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Definition: (In the Christian Church) a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.

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Parish

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Definition: Catechumen

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A person who is receiving instruction in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation.

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Definition: A person who is receiving instruction in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation.

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Catechumen

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Definition: Schism

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A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

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Definition: A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

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Schism

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Definition: Paedobaptism

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Infant baptism

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Definition: Infant baptism

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Paedobaptism

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Definition: Credobaptism

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Also known as ‘believer’s baptism’

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Definition: Also known as ‘believer’s baptism’

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Credobaptism

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Definition: Aspersion

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Sprinkling of water over the head. Common in the Uniting and Catholic denominations

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Definition: Sprinkling of water over the head. Common in the Uniting and Catholic denominations

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Aspersion

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Definition: Affusion

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Pouring water over the head. These methods are mostly used with infants. Common in the Anglican and Catholic denominations

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Definition: Pouring water over the head. These methods are mostly used with infants. Common in the Anglican and Catholic denominations

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Affusion

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Definition: Immersion

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Lowering the entire body into a pool of water. Mostly credobaptism. Common in the evangelical churches (Baptist, Pentecostal)

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Definition: Lowering the entire body into a pool of water. Mostly credobaptism. Common in the evangelical churches (Baptist, Pentecostal)

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Immersion

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What does baptism represent for the adherent?

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  • Admission of candidates into the Christian Church Community
  • Bringing about new life - the doorway to other sacraments
  • Freeing of all original and future sin - reborn as a son of God.
  • It means dying to your old self and being reborn in christ
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What have been some of the debates over baptism?

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  • Is infant baptism supported by the Scriptures, or should only “believers” be baptised?
  • Is baptism necessary to Salvation?
  • Is infant baptism supported by the Scriptures, or should only “believers” be baptised?
  • If part of the reason for baptism is the remission of sins, what about sins committed after baptism?
  • How should the baptism ceremony be conducted - should baptismal candidates (“catechumen”) be immersed or only “sprinkled”
  • What happens if someone is baptised by a priest or minister who is later excommunicated or who breaks away from the church? Is the baptism still valid?
  • Should people be “baptised” if they leave one denomination for another?
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Quote - Is baptism necessary to salvation?

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“Neither salvation nor eternal life can be hoped for by any man without baptism” (Augustine)
“We must not deem baptism so necessary…” (Calvin)

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Quote - The great commission

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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Fath and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt 28:19)

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Quote - Baptism as rebirth

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“Don’t you know that all of us who were baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death? (Romans 6)

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Quote - Freeing nature of baptism

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“But let him that is to be baptised be free from all iniquity” (Constitutions of the Holy Apostles)

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What are the two different types of baptism?

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  • Infant Baptism (paedobaptism)

* Believer’s baptism (Credobaptism)

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What are the three forms of baptism?

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Aspersion
• Sprinkling of water over the head.
• Common in the Uniting and Catholic denominations.

Affusion
• Pouring water over the head
• These methods are mostly used with infants.
• Common in the Anglican and Catholic denominations

Immersion
• Lowering the entire body into a pool of water
• Mostly credobaptism
• Common in the evangelical churches (Baptist, Pentecostal)

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What is the Roman Catholic Church’s distinctive teachings in baptism?

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  • Necessary for salvation
  • Usually Affusion in the West and Immersion in the East
  • They baptise infants
  • They believe that baptism regenerates and give spiritual life
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What is the Uniting Church’s distinctive teachings in baptism?

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  • Not necessary for salvation as it is believed to be an outward ritual
  • Aspersion, Affusion and Immersion
  • They baptise infants to indicate membership in the New Covenant
  • They do not believe that baptism regenerates and give spiritual life
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What is the Anglican Church’s distinctive teachings in baptism?

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  • A sign of profession and a mark of separation which affirms the forgiveness received by a believer through faith.
  • By immersion or Affusion
  • They baptise infants
  • Anglo-Catholics believe baptism regenerates and gives spiritual life while the ‘Low Church’ do not.
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What are the five symbols of baptism?

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  1. The Oil of Chrism
  2. White Garments
  3. The Baptismal Candle
  4. Sacred writings
  5. Sign of the cross
  6. Profession of Faith
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Quote - Trinitarian aspect of baptism

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“In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit”

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Outline the symbol of the ‘Oil of Chrism’ in baptism

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  • Symbolises the Holy Spirit who blesses and heals the individual
  • Emphasises the Christian belief that through being anointed with the oil, the Holy Spirit would always be with them.
  • Orthodox Churches also anoint the body of the person with oil to invite the presence of the Holy Spirit in what is known as ‘Chrismation’
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Outline the symbol of the ‘White Garment’ in baptism

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  • Symbolises purity and a new life free form previous sin
  • The garment is supposed to be put on after a person has been baptised, however it is common in recent decades for a child to be submerged in the baptismal gown.
  • The garment symbolises the purity of Jesus
  • Conveys the belief that through baptism you begin a new life with God.
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Outline the symbol of the ‘Baptismal Candle’ in baptism

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  • The candle is lit from the paschal candle and presented to the person being baptised or the parent of the child.
  • The candle symbolises the light of God. now always burning within the individual
  • It is said to be the light which darkness can not overcome and which guides and illuminates one’s way.
  • Expresses the fundamental belief in salvation: humans require protection by God from the power of sin and darkness.
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Outline the symbol of the ‘Sacred Writings’ in baptism

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  • Sacred writings are incorporated into the liturgy of the word which consists of the first reading and parts of the gospel.
  • Scripture shows that baptism directly adheres to God’s common which expresses the desire of Christians to live in accordance to God’s will.
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Outline the symbol of the ‘Sign of the Cross’ in baptism

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  • The sign of the Cross is made by the priest when anointing the person with oil, this is then traced by the parents and godparents.
  • The sign of the cross represents the indent of Christ and conveys a belief in Jesus’ redeeming life.
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Outline the symbol of the ‘Profession of Faith’ in baptism

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  • Occurs after the Trinitarian blessing
  • It is a restatement of the baptismal vows of the parents or godparents on behalf of a child, or by the individual being baptised. It is also said by the believing community present.
  • Reaffirms the belief of the entire congregation.
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Explain the six significances of baptism for the individual

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  1. Initiation into the whole Christian faith and life (and specific churches in some denominations)
    • Introduces a life guided by the Holy Spirit to fulfil the mission of the Christian church
    • Initiation into Christianity by official worshiping in the life of a Christian Church
    • Gives them access to other rites/sacraments provided by the particular church.
  2. Having been initiated into the Christian Church implies an understanding of the teachings, practices and life of the community.
  3. Demonstrates that the individual (or the parents of the individual at a child baptism) desire to follow the guidelines established by Christ in his own baptism. (Mark 1)
  4. Experience of being redeemed of all past faults and to live according to Jesus.
  5. Follow the commands or directive of Jesus in the Great Commission (Matthew 28)
  6. Public testament of faith to the rest of the community. Protestant churches believe it is an external symbol of an internal spiritual commitment.
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Outline the 8 significances of baptism to the community

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  1. Baptised individuals become part of the Christian community of faith
    • Vitality of the Church with the inclusion of new community
    • The individual submits to the values/beliefs of the Christian Church/Community
    • There is an opportunity to learn from new members and therefore new ways to spread Jesus’ message.
  2. Baptisms often take place during the official church service where the entire community is present
  3. There are often Godparents involved
  4. The entire community bears some responsibility for the faith of the new adherent
    • The Christian life is often counter-cultural and remaining faithful to one’s individual commitment is not always easy.
  5. Emphasis on the individual becoming one with Christ
    • It unites individuals with Jesus’
  6. The community is enriched by the faith of the individual. Their commitment to the life of the community encourages those whose own commitment may have faltered
  7. Common concept of identity - community of faith for those who are baptised. This is greater than the local church. It is the universal communion of the faithful who have shared, suffered and stood together for over 2000 years.
  8. A person is welcomed and initiated into sharing the gospel of Jesus in the world
    • Matthew 28 - Baptise all nations and teach them God’s commandments.
    • They are appointed to serve Jesus and by extension, the world for which Christ died.
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Quote - Significance for the individuals

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“Baptised in Christ, you have clothed yourself in Christ” (Galatians 3)
“If anyone would follow me, let them take up their cross each day and follow me” (Luke 9)

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Quote - Significance for the community

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“For just as each of us has one body with many members… so in Christ, though many, form one body.” (Romans 12)

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