WRITE DOWN WHAT THIS TERM MEANS [2] MARKS! CHECK THE TERM WITH YOUR NOTES AND DECIDE HOW MANY MARKS YOU WOULD BE AWARDED WHAT IS THE LESSON ABOUT? To be able to describe and understand the significance of the ceremony of Infant Baptism within the Christian faith. To be able to remember the 5 Ws To be able to recall at least two facts about each W to explain the practice and purpose of a Christian Infant baptism What? Who? Why? Where? When? WHAT ARE THE 5 WS? Baptism is a term that is most commonly applied to a religious act of purification by water and is practiced in various religions including Christianity. WHAT IS BAPTISM? T o i m m e r s e, s u b m e r g e ". Why? Why do Christians baptise their children? The Christian Church teaches that all people are born with initial sin. The Church says that children should be Baptised as soon as possible to remove this sin. The process of putting water on the babies head is symbolic of washing their sin away. Who? ParentsPriest GodparentsFamily & friends What? Who? When? A3 PAPER EITHER Where?Why? OR A MINDMAP WHAT WHERE WHY WHEN WHO Fill in the 5 w s worksheet. Swop / share your information with a partner once you have written all that you know. Working in pairs Collect an envelope to share. Match the correct beginning and end of the sentences. Show your findings on the interactive flipchart. The priest is also known as the celebrant The God parents promise to take care of the child's spiritual upbringing Baptism takes place early in a child's life Match up the correct beginning and end of these sentences The baptism takes place in a Church The father or Godfather will light a candle The pouring of water symbolises the new spiritual life through the forgiveness of sins. to immerse or submerge Baptism means... Baptism is about joining the Christian church Baptism usually takes place at the font. It is positioned at the entrance to the church. Using the information sheet provided on Baptism, write more detail onto your 5 Ws sheet What? Where? Who?When? Why? Joining the Christian Church. A rite of passage. To immerse, submerge Water onto infants head Oil anointed Godparents promise to ensure that the child is brought up in the Christian way of life. A white garment is often worn- purity The priest, Baby, Parents, Godparents, family & friends. Is entry into the church/ worshiping community Identity & belonging to Christianity To become part of a religious community. To confirm your identity as a Christian. pouring of water symbolises the new spiritual life through the forgiveness of sin In a Church. Or in a Cathedral. At the font [entrance/ entrance into Christianity] Takes place a few months after birth Most Christian families try to get their child baptised as soon as possible. Service takes place on a Sunday Pictures which could be used on the A3 sheet What? Where? Who?When? Why? OR A MINDMAP WHAT WHERE WHY WHEN WHO