The Cross
The cross is a universal symbol of Christianity. You will find this symbol in many Christian rituals as well as all over the interior of Christian churches. Making a sign of the cross over a child during the baptism invokes God's protection and asks for entrance into the body of the Christian church. The cross is a symbol coming from Jesus' crucifixion on the cross. Jesus' death was his sacrifice to wipe clean all the sins of humans. The cross is one of the most familiar of all Christian symbols.
White Clothing
Christening baby
Being born is considered the original sin, and a baby being baptized is cleared of the original sin of being born.White is the color of purity and wearing a white garment during baptism symbolizes that the …show more content…
During a baptism, the baby is anointed with oil, and oil is mentioned several times in the Bible as a symbol of bringing the person and the Holy Spirit together. Of course, oil also symbolizes the Holy Spirit during other sacraments and religious gatherings. Baptism holy oils are used to invoke strength for the anointed as well as a symbol of this gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism Water
The holy baptism water signifies that life is given to man by God and is a symbol of His grace. Water also recalls the gospel, John 3: 1-6, "... unless a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God...". Water is the Christian symbol of life as well as a sign of purity and cleansing from sin. While a white garment symbolizes the purity of the person wearing it, the purifying or cleansing quality of water is considered to be something that can purify a person from the outside.
The Baptism Light
. Light, like water, is essential to the survival of life because, without the light of the sun, nothing would exist on earth. Light as a symbol of baptism is represented by the passing of a lighted candle. It is a symbol of Christ and enlightenment of the child by God. In addition to being a symbol of the genesis and vitality of life, light is a symbol of Christ and the Christian faith. When candles are burning, one knows that religious faith is
The cross is a universal symbol of Christianity. You will find this symbol in many Christian rituals as well as all over the interior of Christian churches. Making a sign of the cross over a child during the baptism invokes God's protection and asks for entrance into the body of the Christian church. The cross is a symbol coming from Jesus' crucifixion on the cross. Jesus' death was his sacrifice to wipe clean all the sins of humans. The cross is one of the most familiar of all Christian symbols.
White Clothing
Christening baby
Being born is considered the original sin, and a baby being baptized is cleared of the original sin of being born.White is the color of purity and wearing a white garment during baptism symbolizes that the …show more content…
During a baptism, the baby is anointed with oil, and oil is mentioned several times in the Bible as a symbol of bringing the person and the Holy Spirit together. Of course, oil also symbolizes the Holy Spirit during other sacraments and religious gatherings. Baptism holy oils are used to invoke strength for the anointed as well as a symbol of this gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism Water
The holy baptism water signifies that life is given to man by God and is a symbol of His grace. Water also recalls the gospel, John 3: 1-6, "... unless a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God...". Water is the Christian symbol of life as well as a sign of purity and cleansing from sin. While a white garment symbolizes the purity of the person wearing it, the purifying or cleansing quality of water is considered to be something that can purify a person from the outside.
The Baptism Light
. Light, like water, is essential to the survival of life because, without the light of the sun, nothing would exist on earth. Light as a symbol of baptism is represented by the passing of a lighted candle. It is a symbol of Christ and enlightenment of the child by God. In addition to being a symbol of the genesis and vitality of life, light is a symbol of Christ and the Christian faith. When candles are burning, one knows that religious faith is