The word Baptism is derived from the Greek word bapto or baptizo, which means to wash or to immerse (“Baptism”). The act of Baptism is carried out when a priest either pours water over the head or immerses a child in water. This is done to cleanse the stains of original sin from a person’s soul because every person is born with original sin. The Code of Canon Law States that, “Baptism, the gateway to the sacraments, is necessary for salvation, either by actual reception
Infant Baptism: According with the Catholic Church, when a baby is in danger of death a mother may request a member of the staff to contact the chaplain to baptise the child. (The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, 2012). This sacrament involves the pouring of water over the child, while invoking the trinity (father, son and Holy Spirit), catholic believe that this sacrament enable them to share the life of Jesus Christ and to be members of the church. (Trigilio & Brighenti, 2011). The chaplain may request sterilised water in a small container and ask for privacy around the family.
Baptism is a Christian rite of passage dating back to the early Christianity. Several modes of Christian baptism exist depending on the doctrinal prescriptions of various denominations. The focus of this essay is on my personal experience with baptism. The first of the three phases of rites of passage is the phase of separation. It is symbolised by one’s acceptance that he or she is sinful, when one decides to start his or her life from scratch and embrace righteous life of godliness.
I want to be a confirmed Catholic because I want to be closer to God. In order to do this I have to know these following things; benefits of the sacraments, why mass is important, practicing prayer & the rosary, magisterium of the church, the value of the church’s teachings through example, following the Ten Commandments and learning from the gospels. In knowing these things I am preparing myself to receive the Holy Spirit and continue my living my life the way God wanted me to. There are many benefits in receiving the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first of the sacraments that you should receive as a baby.
The first deacon whom I assumed was the head deacon did the blessings and the other prayed. MY VISIT TO ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH They both were assisted by kids who sat to the left of the pulpit. These kids were dressed in white robes and a belt made of purple material tied around their waists. Next there was the “Penitential Act.” Which is known as the “Confiteor” confession of sins to almighty God?
Paul Episcopal Church the congregation was participating in Eucharist. Which is the "re-presentation" of Christ's atoning sacrifice, with the elements transubstantiated into Christ's physical as well as spiritual Body and Blood. The first thing that happened when the service began they said a prayer and then began with the process of the Eucharist. They started with the bread first which represents the body of Christ. Before eating the bread they said another prayer to god and while that was happening there was a loud bell sounds three or four times.
Beginning in chapter 12 Paul discussed how Christians are to live. In Romans 12:1 Paul urges the Christians: “in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” Paul continuously reminds the people to live above reproach and renew their minds so that they do not become part of the world. In the entire book of Romans Paul discusses the topic of how we as Christians should live, but Moo makes a great point in our book of how chapter 12 is a more in depth teaching on this matter. Moo states that "All theology is practical, and all practice, if it is truly Christian, is theological. Paul's gospel is deeply theological, but it is also eminently practical.
Baptism is part of this process of salvation, and not merely in a ritual and symbolic, but something much deeper, as it has to do with the conversion and the choices you make in the Christian follow Christ. To receive this type of baptism for first were the Jews, but a few years later even the Gentiles, thus opening the grace to all people. This paper
In all religions people participate in ritualistic ceremonies, these rituals embody the ideology of that religion and also strengthen their unity with their community and also with the god/deities. The Eucharist/Sacrament that is performed in the Christian community is a good example of a ritual that helps the follower embody their religion’s ideology through this physical act. For this field study I will examine what the Eucharist means to Christians, but the primary denomination I will look at is the largest and that is the Roman Catholic Church. The Eucharist, also known as holy communion, blessed sacrament and the Lord’s Supper. Is a Christian sacrament or ordinance according to the instructions of Jesus Christ at the Last Supper as it is written in the New Testament.
(Acts 2:42) Justin Martyr in the second century writes of the oldest account of a Eucharistic ritual that is depictive of the rite as it is practiced in the church today. Other writings such as, the Didache, offer a brief look at the manner in which the early Christians administered the Eucharist. Details of the ritual were also found in writings by Tertullian around the year 200. The Eucharist had become an important element of Christian worship by the 4th century after the conversion of Constantine. [1] Life in the early Christian church was conducted in Holy Spirit-filled community with many of the practices and rituals