WHAT IS THE LESSON ABOUT?

Learning about the main features of a Christian ceremony of believer’s baptism. Understanding about the importance of the ceremony for some Christians today. Understanding how it can influence their identity and belonging to Christianity and the commitment involved. To know the differences & similarities between an infant baptism & believers baptism.

What? Who? Where? When? Why? WHAT ARE THE 5 ‘W’S Cleo resource: Baptism by Immersion

What? Where? Who? When? Why? A3 PAPER EITHER

OR –A MINDMAP WHAT WHERE WHY WHEN WHO

In the early Baptism churches they did not have a Baptism pool. Baptisms took place in the open air in rivers streams and any time of the year! Baptism Fact

Cleo resource: Baptism by Immersion Internet site, Cumbria & Lancashire Education authority Baptism Welcome Vows Baptisms

Role-Play parts Who? Family & friends Minister Congregation [Other members of the church]

What? Where? Who? When? Why? Believer Minister Congregation Family & friends When thy choose to be committed to God Adults or adolescence who are older enough to understand the importance of baptism It is an acknowledgement of being able to understand what you are doing It is a public declaration of personal faith & commitment Why Water ? It symbolises the end of sin/lifted out of water-rising to new life In a Baptist church Baptism pool or river etc The ceremony is always performed in the presence of the congregation Usually before baptism believers will be taught the meanings of the ceremony & importance of living as a Christian Believers usually give their own spoken testimony, or answers to questions Believer is immersed/submerged in the water

What is the difference between infant and adult baptism in Christianity? [4] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….]

Infant Baptism Believers Baptism

Infant BaptismAdult Baptism Similarities Differences

Infant Baptism Parents choose to have the baptism. Usually a name is announced at the ceremony Godparents are appointed Promises are made by parents & God-parents about the child It is expected that there will be a confirmation service in the future. Water is sprinkled, or poured over the child’s head. Adult Baptism The person chooses for themselves. The person will already have a name. There are no Godparents. The person gives a testimony or answers questions about their faith. The baptism is a declaration of the persons choice of faith. In some denominations the baptism is by immersion. Both Rites of passages Ceremony Minister Water used representing purifying the soul Promises are made Both are about identity & belonging to Christianity

Making a decision is the key part of a believers’ baptism. Do you think you should make the important decisions in this life or are there times, when other people should make decisions for you?

Godparents are appointed Parents choose to have the baptism. Usually a name is announced at the ceremony Promises are made by parents & God-parents about the child It is expected that there will be a confirmation service in the future. Water is sprinkled, or poured over the child’s head. Both Rites of passages Ceremony Minister Water used representing purifying the soul Promises are made Both are about identity & belonging to Christianity The person chooses for themselves. The person will already have a name. There are no Godparents The person gives a testimony or answers questions about their faith The baptism is a declaration of the persons choice of faith.