2 Responses to “Are there any Mormon equivalents to the catholic baptism, co…”
Ricardo Ramos
2008-12-01 01:32:19
Hi friend. I appreciate your question. I've actually thought of writing an entire blog entry dedicated to translting from "Catholicese" to "Mormonese," but I haven't gotten around to it just yet.
Mormons also believe in Baptism. Like Catholics, and unlike many Protestants, Mormons see baptism as an essential step towards salvation. Mormon baptisms differ somewhat from Catholic baptisms, though. Mormons can only be baptized after they turn eight years old, and baptism is always by full immersion.
Mormons also have something similar to communion, which they call "the sacrament." We use bread and water instead of bread and wine, in harmony with Mormon dietary regulations. Also, Mormons do not believe in transubstantiation. Like Catholics, we do believe that the purpose of the sacrament is to remember Christ's great sacrifice.
Confirmation is very similar in the two religions. In both cases, it is given by the laying on of hands to one who is old enough to appreciate its significance. For Mormons, confirmation usually follows baptism. It is customary for a convert to be confirmed the Sunday after his or her baptism. Children eight years or older are typically confirmed immediately after their baptism. As in the Catholic Church, in the LDS Church confirmation is thought to bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, similar to the gift given to the apostles at Pentecost.
Dave
2008-11-30 21:17:47
LDS priests have the God given authority to baptize by immersion, baptize with the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, confirm a member of the church, and bless and pass the sacrament (similar to communion). These are all sacred, necessary ordinances that we have very distinct records of how to perform, and the authority to perform. Thank you for your interest.
Mormons also believe in Baptism. Like Catholics, and unlike many Protestants, Mormons see baptism as an essential step towards salvation. Mormon baptisms differ somewhat from Catholic baptisms, though. Mormons can only be baptized after they turn eight years old, and baptism is always by full immersion.
Mormons also have something similar to communion, which they call "the sacrament." We use bread and water instead of bread and wine, in harmony with Mormon dietary regulations. Also, Mormons do not believe in transubstantiation. Like Catholics, we do believe that the purpose of the sacrament is to remember Christ's great sacrifice.
Confirmation is very similar in the two religions. In both cases, it is given by the laying on of hands to one who is old enough to appreciate its significance. For Mormons, confirmation usually follows baptism. It is customary for a convert to be confirmed the Sunday after his or her baptism. Children eight years or older are typically confirmed immediately after their baptism. As in the Catholic Church, in the LDS Church confirmation is thought to bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, similar to the gift given to the apostles at Pentecost.