Baptism

A welcoming ceremony

– talk about symbols found in a baptism and their special meaning.

- I can explain why baptism is special.– I know some of the symbols and artefacts

used in baptism.– I can draw some of the artefacts and

symbols.– I can label them.– I can tell someone else what the artefacts are

used for.

What is happening here?

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Water washes away sins.

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Shell

• A shell is sometimes used to pour water over the baby’s head.

• This reminds us that the first Christians were baptised by the river or the seashore.

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Candle

• Sometimes a candle is given to the parents and Godparents.

• This reminds us of Jesus Christ who is called the light of the world.

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Dove

• The dove is a symbol of the holy spirit which is important to Christians.

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Stole

• The Vicar doing the baptism will often wear a stole.

• Which symbols can you see on these stoles?

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Christening gown

• Babies will often wear a christening gown for their baptism.

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water

shell

candle

gown

stole

- talk about symbols found in a baptism and their special meaning.

I can explain why baptism is special.– I know some of the symbols and artefacts

used in baptism.– I can draw some of the artefacts and

symbols.– I can label them.– I can tell someone else what the artefacts are

used for.

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1Look at the symbols.

Think about the symbols meaning.

Write the symbols meaning.