Inclusions or modifications that could enhance the baptism ceremony while still keeping the real purpose, meaning and essential elements of Baptism.
2006-08-13 20:25:27 · 5 answers · asked by Valyn 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Baptism, or any proclamation of faith, should be done of the person's own volition. Babies being baptized don't know what they're doing, it's really not any more than the parents dedicating their children to God. I say let the kids grow and mature until they're old enough to know what in fact they are promising God.
2006-08-13 20:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't change a thing...it is astoundingly beautiful...something I didn't realize completely until I became a Godmother.
When my kids were baptised, I was there and answering, but in the back of my mind I was worrying about if I had enough food, enough ice, and did I put the cake where the cat can't get to it....
Our associate pastor asked me to serve as Godmother to a child whose family was new in town and had no Catholic family.
I was completely blown away by the same ceremony I had somehow missed with my seven children....
beside, the rites and rituals of the Church cannot be changed- not even a bishop has the authority to change them. Take a look at the whole thing- Father will let you....you will be in awe of the strength simplicity and stunning beauty of the baptism ceremony.
2006-08-15 22:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, a nice baptismal gown, blanket, or personalized momento of the occassion is appropriate. The ceremony itself needs no enhancement.
For the information of others, Catholics who are baptized as infants become adopted children of God, temples of the Holy Spirit, and co heirs with Jesus Christ, just as adults do. Original sin is also completed washed away.
When a Catholic reaches the age of 7 or 8 they receive first Eucharist, at which time a formal profession of faith is made.
At around 12, the sacrament of Confirmation is received, which completes their initiation into the faith, provides for the reception of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and also includes a formal and appropriate, fully informed, voluntary profession of faith.
2006-08-14 04:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for the infant baptism is to sanctify the baby and make the baby an adopted child of God. There is also a belief that we inherit the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve, called original sin. Therefore baptism is needed so that original sin is forgiven, saving the baby if it dies.
2006-08-14 04:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by blitz2.0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that children of even 1 believing parent are holy and protected. Baptism is a symbol of dedication to do God's will. How can a baby make a dedication? First there must be instruction and when the child is understanding what is involved, then, and only then, can he/she make that dedication.
2006-08-14 03:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋