The original and full type of baptism was immersion. This is also the meaning of the Greek word "baptisma" that gives us our English word. Immersion was the form of baptism until the 13th century when Thomas Aquinas gave answers to objections to changing from immersion to pouring.
Communion & maybe Baptism.
The first Baptism happened during the time of Saint John the Baptist.He was the first to perform it.
Moses Sweat has written: 'A critical investigation of the mode of baptism, as performed in the primitive churches' -- subject(s): Baptism
I believe the first baptisms were performed by John the Baptist in the river.
Baptism is the rite by which someone becomes a member of the Church. You are therefore Catholic when you are baptized, regardless or who baptizes or where it is performed.
Baptism is one of the primary rituals of the Methodist Church. It is performed by ordained clergy.
The Baptism Pool holds the water that will be used for the Baptism.
In the Catholic and Anglican churches, infants are baptized, but not confirmed until they have reached the age of reason. In the Orthodox Church, confirmation immediately follows baptism. In Protestant churches, confirmation is not considered a sacrament and is usually not performed.
Baptismal services are performed by many religious denominations. However, Baptists do not recognize any baptisms except for one performed by an ordained Baptist minister from an authorized Baptist church. Even then, if the person that is baptized has not truly been "born again" then the baptism doesn't count because baptism is a picture of believing and receiving that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again on the third day. If a person didn't really believe and receive Jesus Christ then that persons baptism is not valid. Baptism does not save, it is just a picture of salvation.
To Christians, baptism is a symbolic event that makes them a member of the Christian religion, or of a particular denomination of Christianity. It is normally only performed once in their lifetimes, unless formally changing from one denomination to another. Baptism is sometimes also seen as removing what is called 'original sin', that everyone is said to be born with.
Both the bar mitzvah and baptism are important rites of passage in religious traditions. The bar mitzvah is a Jewish ceremony marking a boy's transition into adulthood and his responsibilities to follow Jewish law, while baptism is a Christian sacrament symbolizing purification and initiation into the faith. Both ceremonies involve a public declaration of faith and a celebration with family and community members. Additionally, both ceremonies are typically performed at a specific age or stage in a person's life, signifying a significant milestone in their spiritual journey.
Christianity is the only religion that practices baptism. Most other faiths (Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, etc) have some sort of declaration of faith or 'initiation' - Baptism is the Christian version. Baptism varies between different Christian denominations. Some view baptism as essential and others believe it is optional. Baptism can reflect membership in a specific congregation or denomination as well as a personal commitment to be a follower of Jesus Christ. How a baptism is performed also varies. Baptism may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water over a person's head, or by complete immersion under the water. A baptism may be done in a church baptismal font or in some other body of water. Some denominations baptize people of all ages, including infants. Others have a minimum age, wanting only those old enough to understand baptism to participate. Some require special clothing to be worn, special water to be used, or one who has a certain authority, priesthood, or title to perform the baptism. Check out the "related links" below to see photos and videos of various Christian baptisms.