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baptism
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when it started
baptism is a christen ritual where people wanting to become Christin get baptized is it performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, -
origins
John the Baptist, who is considered a forerunner to Christianity, used baptism as the central sacrament of his messianic movement. -
changes within the celebration
more people are becoming baptized with the christen community and its becoming more popular. -
challenges to observing the ritual
Baptism is death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. close family and friends are able to come watch there friend or family become baptized -
Beliefs
the child or adult now has a spiritual side to his/her nature and belongs to Jesus Christ. baptism is the forgiveness of sins, all sins are forgiven. -
symbols and actions
symbols of baptism are the holy water, the cross, a white garment, oil and light. some actions of baptism are the person wanting to become christen is the priest wetting the persons head