Matthew 28:19
“go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”
community → nature of God and the trinity
John 14:6
“Jesus… [is] the way and the truth and the life”
nature of God and the trinity
John 8:12
Jesus is “the light of the world”
candle → salvation
Galatians 3:27
“Clothed in Christ”
white → purity → revelation
Matthew 3:11
“I baptise you with water for repentance… He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
purity, rebirth. Fire → light → Salvation
Pope Francis 2019
“Through [baptism] we belong to God and possess the joy of salvation”
Lived expression Fiji
2023, 24 people baptised after cyclone kevin
opportunity to be part of a community that is grounded in faith and love
Community
Texas Floods lived expression
Baptism continues to hold significance beyond the initial ritual, offering hope and renewal amid suffering. Even in tragedy, individuals are reminded through their baptismal identity that life triumphs over death and that God’s presence endures in hardship
Individual