The Sacraments

Re-affirming our Faith

(an independent Study)

Week 4, The Sacraments

In this weeks lesson, it is hoped that you will rediscover meaning in congregational practices and personal preferences as to the practice of baptism and communion. Answers to the questions can be found in your church's constitution, from the church elders, your family members and your minister.
I. Baptism
A Biblical Speaking1. Read Matthew 3:1-17 and Matthew 28: 16-20. 1.
2. Summarize these readings.
B. Look at your certificate of baptism.1. What information is contained on your certificate?
2. At what age were you baptized?
3. Who baptized you?
4. By what method were you baptized?
C. Your church’s practices1. What is the method of baptism used in your church?
2. Who is involved?
3. When and where do baptism occur?
4 What are/were the promises made for/by the person being baptized?
5. What are the promises made by others present?
6. What was changed at your baptism?
　
　
　
　
　
　
II. Communion
A. Biblically Speaking1. Read Luke 22: 1-20
2. What were the elements of the first communion?
3. How was the first communion shared?
B. Your communions1. When did you partake of your first communion?
2. By what method did you partake of the elements?
C. Your Church practicesCommunion is shared in many ways.
1. How does your church share communion?
2. How often do you do this?
3. Where do you take communion?
4. What are the elements?
D. Requirements to take communion1. What must one do in order to receive communion?
2. When does your church believe it is appropriate for someone to receive communion?
E. MemoriesDescribe one of your most memorable communions which you have shared.
Who was there?
What were the elements?
What made it memorable for you?