Baptism

Start with a mind map

Begin with the mind map called Baptism for an outline of baptism as a ritual involving water. It describes both sprinkling and immersion and refers to the baptism of Jesus. Read the branches, then see which details you can recall without looking.

For a closer look at infant baptism, open Infant Baptism in the Catholic Church. It describes baptism as a sacrament and a visible sign of God's loving presence as a child joins the Christian community. Use it alongside the first map to compare what each resource emphasizes.

Explore the listed resources

Sacraments of Initiation maps events in the baptism of Jesus, including John the Baptist, the River Jordan and the Holy Spirit descending like a dove. Catholic Sacraments includes baptism as an initiation sacrament and mentions water and what happens on the day.

For another perspective on infant baptism, the flashcards called Diversity in Baptism include cards on the case for infant baptism, New Testament support and Augustine. The page also lists a note called Believers Baptism.

Use quizzes and maps together

After reading a map, try Lesson 14 Quiz, which asks what baptism is. The quiz called Baptism includes a question about a quotation in Ignatius' letter to the Smyrnaeans. Part 3 asks about the meaning of the Greek word baptizein.

Return to the relevant map or flashcards after a quiz and check the details you want to study again. The resources are made by GoConqr users, so their wording and emphasis vary. Comparing them can help you keep track of what each one covers.

Place this topic in the unit

Baptism is a section of The Sacraments unit in Religion and theology. The maps on infant baptism and Catholic sacraments connect the topic to the unit by presenting baptism as a sacrament. Choose a resource and explore the connections in your own order.