The Purpose of Baptism

Learning Objectives:
1. Recall the Rite of Baptism
2. Consider the claim that the baptism of babies makes no sense
3. Present arguments, including a Catholic response

Resources Include:
- Fully editable PowerPoint lesson
- Record It: Video Notes - A worksheet for pupils to record what they hear from a video clip. Differentiated version and teacher answer sheet provided.
- Differentiated Answer - A worksheet providing pupils with additional help in reflecting on the statement ‘the baptism of babies makes no sense.’

Religious Education Directory Links:
U8.1.5 - Describe the rite of Baptism (one of the three sacraments of initiation), explaining its origins, meaning and effects, making relevant connections between the Sacrament of Baptism and the Fall (Genesis 3).
D8.1.3 - Consider the claim that the baptism of babies makes no sense as they are not guilty of any personal sins. Present arguments for and against the claim, including a Catholic response, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.

Scheme of Work: Year 8 Creation & Covenant - Lesson 4 _______________________________________________________________________________

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