1. Lesson 46b

2. Read the narrative “The Pastor Baptizes” on p.228 in Luther’s Catechism.

3. may baptize baptize to preserve good order pastors all believers

4. Read the narrative “Sponsors and Witnesses” on pp.228-229 in the Catechism.

5. give testimony are spiritual guardians witnesses sponsors

6. Read the narrative “Emergency Baptism” on p.228 in the Catechism.

7. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY… apply water “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” say

8. What’s wrong with this… When a baby is baptized, his sponsors confess the faith that they hope he’ll have by the time he’s confirmed.

9. How would you respond? Sylvia thought her baptism wasn’t as meaningful as her sister Claudia’s, because Claudia was baptized by the pastor in church, while Sylvia was baptized in the hospital by a nurse.

10. Agree or Disagree? It would be wrong for a parent to baptize his or her child if the child wasn’t in danger of dying. Give a reason for your answer.

11. Find the form for emergency Baptism in Christian Worship.