AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
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A Christian ceremony using water which marks entry into the Church and expresses cleansing from sin and the beginning of a new life in Christ.
Revise: Sacraments and BaptismThe outward sign is something people can see, such as water used in baptism. The inward grace is God’s freely given love and help working in a person’s life. For Christians who understand baptism sacramentally, it does more than announce membership: it is a means of receiving God’s grace.
- Revise: Seven Sacraments
The sacrament involving water through which a person becomes a member of the Church, receives the Holy Spirit and is cleansed of sin.
- Revise: John's Preparation for Jesus' Ministry
An action using water with religious significance. John's baptism expressed repentance and preparation for God's forgiveness; Christian baptism later became a sign of entry into the Christian community.
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- Revise: Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
A religious rite using water. For most Christians, it marks entry into the Christian faith and community.
- Revise: Commission and Ascension