Religion test Baptism and Maximillian Kolbe

key features of rituals and practices

signs and symbols
rituals
sacraments

What is Baptism

A sacrament of initiation through which a person is received into the Church.
The candidate is bathed in water or has water poured on their head as a sign of death to sin and rising to new life.
cleansed of original sin

what are signs and symbols

represents and conveys meaning. Shown through actions and words

what are rituals

use actions to express faiths importance.
communal celebrations create sense of belonging in community and call for participation.

example of ritual in baptism

emersion into water

what are sacraments

celebrations
gifts from God
foundation for relationship with God

8 major elements of baptism

the sign of the cross
readings from scripture
exorcism and anointing
blessing the baptismal water
renunciation of sin and profession of faith
the essential rite
anointing with sacred chrism
reception of the white garment and the candle

What is the essential rite?

water is poured on the participants head three times
"I baptise you in the name of the father the son and the holy spirit"
symbolises how sins are washed away and that we have risen just as Jesus did

What is the significance of Baptism

invoke Gods blessings and graces ( receive sacramental gifts)
calls the community to participate in the catholic community

what does WAGGS stand for

Word of God
Ask God in prayer
Guidance from spiritual director

Gifts and Talents
Social Situation

WAGGS applied to Maximillian Kolbe

Word of God:

• was a priest and held mass

• spread through radio, newspapers and books
  Ask God in Prayer:

• when in the underground bunker he prayed
  Guidance from spiritual director

• Kolbe was devoted to Mary and received guidance from Mary through his dream of her
  Gifts and talents

• faith, positivity, selflessness and charity

  Social Situation

• during WW2 and harsh conditions in concentration camp

what is discernment?

finding and recognising callings from God

responding to the Christian vocation requires people to…

• understand what God is calling people to do through the word of God, bible, gospel etc

• start praying to hear the voice of God

• seek advice from friends and family

• awareness of gifts and talents

• find the needs of society

what is charity

A grace, or theological virtue, which enables people to love God for God’s sake and other people for God’s sake.

what is the Holy Spirit

Sacraments enable people to receive the Holy Spirit eg baptism and eucharist

Holy Spirit gives spiritual guidance

Holy spirit gives gifts to help us fulfill our vocations

Kolbes meaning

source is Mary.

Kolbes purpose

being a priest and monk

helping those in need

spread mission of mary

live like Jesus