#1: Baptism in Christianity

Generally, baptism is a Christian rite of passage, tradition and admission to the church.

Baptism, at its simplest, is considered to be a rebirth of the one receiving the sacrament; a cleansing of sin.

Most Christians would agree that baptism cleanses the recipient of 'original sin'

Christians are baptized in four different ways. Identify and explain each.

Aspersion, affusion, immersion or submersion.

The baptismal method of aspersion is done by the sprinkling of water on the head of the recipient. This method is used by some factions of the Roman Catholic Church, the United Church of Christ and Church of the Nazarene. The baptismal method of affusion is completed by pouring water over the head of the recipient. This method is used by the Methodist Church and most Protestant churches.

The baptismal method of immersion is done by dipping the person totally or partially into water. This method is used by Eastern Orthodox Churches, the United Church of God and by most Community Churches.

The last baptismal method, submersion, is performed by completely covering the recipient in water. This method is used by the Evangelical Free Church and the Seventh-day Adventists.

Most recipients of baptism are either nude or dressed in white in order to symbolize purity and the washing away of sin.

In the event of an emergency anyone who has the proper intentions may apply a baptism.