1. Baptism What is ‘baptism?’
Can I describe what happens in a baptism service?
Can I talk about where my baptism took place and who was there?
Can I see photos of what I wore?

2. What are all the things water can be used for.
Then make a list of words to describe water, like ‘refreshing.’

3. Baptism is the word used by most Christians for the service in which people join the church.
Sometimes the word
‘christening’ is used
instead.

4. Water is used in the ceremony.

5. A baby cannot speak itself
A baby cannot speak itself. So its parents decide to bring the baby for baptism . They promise to bring the child up as a Christian. This is why some people call it a christening.

6. The baby is brought to church by their parents, along with friends or relatives who are called godparents.
The godparents
as well as
the parents make
promises that
the child will be
brought up
to follow the
teachings of
Jesus.

7. Baptism is often part of an ordinary church service.

8. The vicar, parents & godparents gather around the font.
This is a special container for water which has been blessed.

9. You may see a font just inside the door of a church.
This is to show that baptism is the ‘doorway’ into Christianity
and you are entering the church.

10. The priest uses the water to make the sign of the cross on the baby’s forehead and says “I baptise
you in the name of
the Father, and of
The Son and of the
Holy Spirit.”
This is known as
the Trinity.

11. that the child will be kept safe from evil.
The priest prays
that the child will be kept safe from evil.

12. A lighted candle is given.
Priests say “This is to
show you have passed
from darkness to light.
Shine as a light in the
world”

13. The baby can wear any type of clothing for the service
The baby can wear any type of clothing for the service. Sometimes a family may have a special christening gown which has been worn over the years by different family members at their own baptism. White is often worn as a symbol of purity.

14.
(short video clip showing baptism)