HSC BAPTISM

What is Baptism

• Baptism is one of the 7 sacraments in Christianity

• It is a rite of initiation which symbolises the start of an adherents journey towards salvation; enabling Christians to participate in later sacraments

• Through Baptism, adherents are cleansed of original sin from their previous lives

• The ritual is a symbol of purification or regeneration and admission to the Catholic church

Baptism Expresses: Salvation

Human sins (particularly the original sins) are cleansed away

Baptism Expresses: Death and resurrection of christ

Submerging and then uprising represents death and new life

Baptism symbol :Water

Washing away of original sin and spiritual cleansing

Reflects the belief in god. Always used as a way to cleanse and a symbol of divinity. Essential part of life

Baptism symbol : White garments

Purity and clean slate in eyes of lord; Spiritually wearing the garments of Jesus Christ and into the purity of a new life

Baptism symbol : Oil

Strength for christians to walk in the footsteps of Christ’s footsteps; the anointing of the Holy Spirit

Denominational variance: Anglican

Seen as a sign that affirms forgiveness received by a believer through faith

• Baptises infants

• Immersion/Affusion

Derived from Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations”

Denominational variance: Uniting Church of Australia

Affirms place of believer within the community

• Baptises infants

• Baptism of children shows that parents are willing to guide them into the Christian life

• Aspersion

Derived from Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations”

Ephesians 2:8-9 - catholic

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, ... gift of God, not of works."

1 Corinthians 12:13 - baptism

"For we were all baptised by one spirit so as to form one body - whether jews or

gentiles, slave or free - and we were all given the one spirit to drink,

Romans 6:3-4 - baptism

"all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized

into his death? therefore buried with him through baptism to be was raised from dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."

Catechism 12:57 baptism

"Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed"

Corinthians 12:13

"we are all baptised by one spirit to form one body"

Significance for the individual

• It is an act of repentance for adherents, removing original sin and guiding them towards a Christian life

• Adherents are called into living a new life under which they follow in the teachings and the beliefs of the Christian community

• Through Baptism only can adherents participate in later sacraments.

Acts 22:16 “Get up, be baptised and washed away of sin, calling on his name”

Significance for the Community

• Baptism is a ritual which allows new members of the Church to be formally welcomed

• Baptism presents the opportunity for members to reaffirm their baptismal promises; Reminds them of their calling in daily life; allows them to repent and ask for forgiveness

Galatians 3:27 “For all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ”

Matt 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Lord.”