Baptism

Click on the 1st video titled Signs of Baptism as we look closely at the signs and symbols used at Baptism. They are seen, felt, heard and even smelled at our Baptism but what do these signs mean?

Click on 2nd video titled Gestures of Baptism as we look at the very particular movements or gestures the priest makes during moments of Baptism. What do they mean?

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Note: In the Signs of Baptism chart, the Christ Candle is also called the Paschal Candle (sounds like pas-kal). Paschal is related to the words Easter or Passover.

Signs of Baptism (video)-light, white garment, water, oil and the Holy Word

Gestures of Baptism (video)