Baptism- is a Christian sacrament of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally. The canonical Gospels report that Jesus was baptized—a historical event to which a high degree of certainty can be assigned. Baptism has been called a sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ Baptism is common in infants that want to be brought into the church This sacrament can only be received once Natural water that is poured or sprinkled on a person, or in which a person is immersed, is the matter or material element necessary for baptism. The pronouncing of the words is the form of baptism, namely: "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." minister: deacon, priest, bishop (member of the clergy) form: "I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit matter: Water (either full immersion in water or sprinkling/pouring over the one being baptized) rite: water is poured over a child's head and the form is said Date of my Baptism June 15, 2001 Where I was Baptized? Church of the Holy Cross in Nesconset, NY |