Baptism

In this lesson, we will look at the importance of baptism and how it is practised in different denominations.

Baptism

In this lesson, we will look at the importance of baptism and how it is practised in different denominations.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Infant baptism (Anglican and Roman Catholic).
  2. Adult baptism (Baptist and free church).

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which key word below best fits the definition 'acts of love and devotion'?
Devotion
Eucharist
Prayer
Correct answer: Worship
Q2.
Which of the following best describes most Christians' views on worship?
The only reason to worship is because God judges you.
Worship is something you just do on a Sunday.
Worship only includes prayer.
Correct answer: You should worship with your whole life. This means many things can be considered worship.
Q3.
Christians should only worship publicly: True or False?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Which of the following is not a line from the Lord's Prayer?
'Give us this day our daily bread'
'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'
Correct answer: 'Love your neighbour as yourself'
'Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name'
Q5.
Christians all worship in the same way: True or False?
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
Roman Catholics believe you can be baptised more than once, true or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
What do Christians such as Roman Catholics believe baptism does?
Remembers the story of Jesus calming the storm
Remembers the story of Moses parting the red sea
Remembers when Jesus washed his disciple's feet
Correct answer: Washes away original sin
Q3.
Which of the answers below is NOT a purpose of baptism
Correct answer: It can be done whenever someone sins
It follows Jesus' example
It is a chance for a person to publicly share their faith
It welcomes a person into the church
Q4.
What is NOT something that traditionally happens at a Roman Catholic baptism?
Correct answer: The person being baptised has to read from the Bible in Hebrew
The person being baptised or the child's parents reject Satan
The person or child being baptised will wear white
The priest anoints the person or baby being baptised with oil
Q5.
What is a denomination?
Correct answer: A group within a religion, for example - within Christianity Roman Catholic and Church of England are denominations
A point in history when the church has disagreed about something
The pool used to hold water in a baptism service
The words used in a baptism service

Lesson appears in

UnitReligious education / Christian practices

Religious education