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Baptism in the Roman Catholic Church
Q. Describe the baptism ceremony
First is the reception, at the entrance of the church where the priest welcomes the child and parents. ... This may be a scripture reading related to baptism, after which the priest gives a short homily. ... Explain the symbolism used in baptism (water, oil and candle)
Water can be good and evil, it is powerful and can cause mass destruction yet it gives life, and it is essential to living. In the sacrament of baptism water is a symbol of life and death. ... Baptism by full immersion is the resurrection to new life, the dipping under water symbolises this change. ... In baptism, the oil of catechumens is a sign of strengthening for temptation and sin. After baptism, the oil of chrism is used. ... In baptism the candle represents the new Christian welcomed into the family of God; a beacon of light for all to see and for other Christians to follow.
Approximate Word count = 765
Approximate Pages = 3.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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