STARTER – Can you remember what happened

at Jesus Baptism? Look at the picture to help

you. Write a short summary in your book.
What is Baptism?
(1) Understand the meaning,
role and significance of
sacraments for Christians,
including different forms of
baptism: infant baptism and
believers' baptism.
 Key words
Sacraments: rites and rituals through which the believer
receives a special gift of grace.
Baptism: Ritual through which people become members
of the Church; it involves the use of water as a symbol of
the washing away of sins.
Believers' baptism: for people old enough to understand
the ceremony/rite and willing to live a Christian life.
Infant baptism: for babies and younger children;
promises are taken on their behalf by adults; infant is
freed from sin and becomes part of God’s saving love and
gets support from the Christian community.
Jesus was baptised himself by his cousin John and gave this
command to his disciples before ascending into heaven.

But why is baptism so

important for Christians?
What is Baptism and why is it so important for Christians?

TASK

Use textbook p. 37 (Sacraments) and

p.39-41 (Baptism) to complete your
worksheet.
You can always work in a team and split the task
between you.
The Sacraments Baptism

What are they? What is it?

Name all 7:
What happens?

How do they help Christians:

Different Christian views: What does it symbolise?

Believer’s baptism
Why do Christians do it (importance)?
What is it?
Baptism
What happens?
Infant baptism

What is it?

What does it symbolise?

What happens?

What does it symbolise?

Why do Christians do it (importance)?
Why do Christians do it (importance)?
The Sacraments

What are they? Holy rituals which make God’s love real and touchable

Name all 7: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, marriage, Holy

Orders, reconciliation, anointing of the sick

How do they help Christians: Strengthen the relationship with God

Different Christian views: Orthodox & Catholic have all 7 sacraments;

Protestants only see Baptism and Holy Communion as special enough to
be called sacraments

Baptism