INFANT BAPTISM HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES |
1 Match up the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right: |
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font baptism godparent Chrism |
holy oil used in baptisms person responsible for a child's religious upbringing basin holding water during baptism ceremony when a person is received into the Church. |
2 a] Look at the pictures on the previous page of an Orthodox baptism. Three symbols are shown.Explain in your own words what each means. b] Think of another symbol you could use instead of cutting the baby's hair. Either describe it or draw it. Then, explain how and why you chose it. |
3 a] Suppose you were a godparent to a baby. Write down three things you could do to help with its religious upbringing. What problems do you think a god- parent might have in keeping their promise? |