INFANT BAPTISM
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
1  Match up the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right:
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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?