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Theology 3: Prelim Output (Exam)

The Sacrament Baptism as incorporation into the family of God

Instructions:

1. Find two pictures of you (or someone belonging to your family) when
you (or they) were baptized.
2. Identify the different symbols of the Sacrament of Baptism being used
during the baptismal rite.
3. Write the meaning of those symbols.
4. Write your thoughts and realizations on the significance of Baptism and
its importance to the baptized individual.

I. Pictures
II. Symbols and Meaning

SYMBOLS MEANING
The Cross Making the sign of the cross over a child
during the baptism invokes God's protection
and asks for entrance into the body of the
Christian church. You will find this symbol in
many Christian rituals as well as in Christian
churches
White Clothing White is the color of purity and wearing a
white garment during baptism symbolizes
that the person being baptized now has a
clean slate in the eyes of God.
The Oil It symbolize the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism Water Water is the Christian symbol of divine
life as well as a sign of purity and cleansing
from sin. 
The Baptism Light Light as a symbol of baptism is represented
by the passing of a lighted candle from the
celebrant to the godparents
The Dove dove symbolism depicts the Holy Spirit.

III. Thoughts and Realizations (Significance of Baptism and to the baptized

individual)

For the human, baptism is necessary and highly important because it indicates that the
person (or the parents of the person for infant baptism) wants to follow the example given
by Jesus in John's own baptism. As seen in Matthew 28:18-19, it follows Jesus' order or
directive and it is a public word of faith to the rest of the world. Having been baptized into a
Christian Church indicates a devotion to the community 's beliefs, traditions and culture. It
introduces them to the whole Christian existence, introduces them to the Holy Spirit-led
existence, and allows them access to all other sacraments or practices provided by the
denomination in question. Furthermore, it frees them from sin and allows them to be
resurrected as God's children. They have become Christ's representatives and are integrated
into the church and therefore participate in its mission. While certain religions decide that
baptism may only be preceded by redemption, baptism may certainly not render a person a
christian. Protestant churches specifically claim that it is an outward sign of an internal or
moral commitment. Although most churches practice infant baptism, it is not difficult to
underestimate the role of individuals agreeing for their own baptism.