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Understanding Baptism: Role of Pastors, Sponsors, and Emergency Procedures

This lesson explores the significance of baptism, detailing the roles of pastors, sponsors, and witnesses as outlined in Luther's Catechism. It discusses how all believers are empowered to baptize in emergencies, emphasizing the proper formula to use. Additionally, it addresses concerns about the perceived meaning of different baptismal settings, such as hospitals versus churches. The lesson encourages reflection on personal beliefs regarding baptism's significance and the responsibilities of sponsors in shaping a child's faith.

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Understanding Baptism: Role of Pastors, Sponsors, and Emergency Procedures

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  1. Lesson 46b

  2. Read the narrative “The Pastor Baptizes” on p.228 in Luther’s Catechism.

  3. all believers may baptize pastors baptize to preserve good order

  4. Read the narrative “Sponsors and Witnesses” on pp.228-229 in the Catechism.

  5. sponsors are spiritual guardians witnesses give testimony

  6. Read the narrative “Emergency Baptism” on p.228 in the Catechism.

  7. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY… apply water say “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

  8. What’s wrong with this… When a baby is baptized, his sponsors confess the faith that they hope he’ll have by the time he’s confirmed.

  9. How would you respond? Sylvia thought her baptism wasn’t as meaningful as her sister Claudia’s, because Claudia was baptized by the pastor in church, while Sylvia was baptized in the hospital by a nurse.

  10. Agree or Disagree? It would be wrong for a parent to baptize his or her child if the child wasn’t in danger of dying. Give a reason for your answer.

  11. Find the form for emergency Baptism in Christian Worship.

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