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Christianity: Expression of Religious Identity

Infant Baptism and Original Sin

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Overview

Recall questions on what baptism is, the words that make it valid, what Catholic teaching says it does for an infant and the doctrine of original sin.

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What happens at a Catholic infant baptism, and what do its symbols mean?

Key term

Define baptism.

Key term

What does the white garment signify?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    Define baptism.

    Model answer

    The rite of initiation into the Christian Church, using water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

  2. 2

    What words must be used for a baptism to be recognised as valid?

    Model answer

    The candidate is baptised with water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

  3. 3

    What does Catholic teaching say baptism does for an infant?

    Model answer

    It cleanses original sin, makes the child a child of God and a member of the Church, and gives a share in the new life of Christ.

  4. 4

    Define original sin.

    Model answer

    The fallen condition inherited by all human beings from the first human sin, which separates them from God from the beginning of life.

  5. 5

    Why is baptism called the gateway to the sacraments?

    Model answer

    It is the first sacrament, and no one may receive the others until they have been baptised.

  6. 6

    What is meant by saying baptism leaves an indelible mark?

    Model answer

    It permanently marks the person as belonging to Christ, which is why it can never be repeated.

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