Baptism
Baptism is following the instructions of Jesus
Infant Baptism
Gather at a font, promises are made by parents and godparents
Sign of a cross is made on child's head
Candle lit and given to the parents
Believers Baptism
Usually a teenager or an elder
Testimony given by the new christian
Full immersion - dying then rising into the new life
Preparation course
Promises are made
Welcome from the church
Using water as a symbol of cleansing
Using water as a symbol of cleansing
Why have a baby baptised?
Tradition - Cleans the child from original sin
Personal decision made by themselves not others