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Holy Water is just plain water that has been blessed. It can come from a tap, a river, the sewers... it doesn't matter where its from. If someone says a prayer over it, it becomes Holy Water.
Roman Catholic AnswerHoly water used in Baptism is water that has been specially blessed:
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Baptismal water. The water used for the administration of the sacrament of baptism. For the valid conferral of baptism any ordinary natural water may be used. But for licit administration of solemn baptism, the water should be ritually blessed. Normally, the water is blessed for this purpose during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. But it may be blessed at each baptism by the one who confers the sacrament. Three ritual blessings of the water are provided by the Roman ritual, two OS which include a symbolic touching of the water by the priest and alternate responses by the people.
The holy water in the baptism represents the Holy Spirit, the means in which the holy spirit comes in contact with the individual. In Matthew's he describes how John the Baptist met Jesus and was asked by Christ to be baptize him, in which it is said that as soon as he went to the water the heaves broke open and a white dove came in representation of God, thus John the Baptist recognize Christ as the Son of God, the one who will come and save the world of our sins. YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD THE THING LIKE WHEN THEY BAPTIZE PEOPLE, ALOT OF PASTORS SAY "BURIED IN THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST" (AS THEY DUNK THEM) AND THEN "RAISED TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE" (AS THEY LIFT THEM OUT OF THE WATER"
There's no such thing as "holy water" so it doesn't mean anything.
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What does light symbolise in comfirmation?
Water symbolizes the water which was used for baptism. The water which was used to wash away all your sins. Light symbolizes the light of the Holy Spirit. It deepens the faith in God which is the true Light of the World.
How is baptism water holy?
there has been a cross or a crusifix in the water
What are some sacret items in baptism?
sacred items of baptism are oil holy water and an altar
When is the holy water used for Baptism blessed?
In general, it is blessed at the baptism ceremony itself.
What is the meaning of holy water in Catholic baptism?
In Christianity the water for baptism is holy as Christians believe that the holy spirit is channeled through the priest to water making it holy during baptism and that the one after baptism is reborn pure from any sin. However, per Islam religion there is no concept of holy water. Water is rather considered for the fact, mentioned in Quran, that every thing alive in our planet is composed of water and could not sustain life without water. In addition, water is important for ritual worships of Wudu and Ghosl (minor and major ablution)
Did Jesus receive the Holy Ghost after his water baptism?
Yes he did .
How is baptism received?
It is Received by when the priest puts holy water on your head!
Why is water important to Christians?
Do you mean holy water? if so...holy water is used in baptism to represent the holy spirit. This is used because when Christians believe in Jesus, the holy spirit enters them.
Can a believer receive the baptism of the holy ghost without being sanctified?
No with out Repentance and Water Baptism in Jesus name you can not Receive the Holy Ghost Acts 2:38
Can you use anything else instead of water for Baptism?
The Rite of Baptism in most Christian churches involves Holy (blessed) Water and Holy (blessed) Water. Some denominations use springs or streams, or even a bathtub filled with water--these are blessed by the clergy just before the Baptism. Full immersion (indoor or outdoor) for adult Baptism is practiced in many denominations; other denominations use a Baptismal font (especially for infant Baptism) or sprinkling of Holy Water on the person's forehead.For example, a disabled child or bedridden adult would not be denied Baptism just because they cannot be dunked or immersed in water. The Rite of Baptism is not to exclude, but to include people into the Family of God.
Why is holy water used in catholic baptism?
to bless them and to welcome them to Gods place
What happens at a infant baptism?
The babyis blessed by dipping its head in holy water.
