Church Practices: Baptism Types
Christian baptism traditions: infant baptism (paedobaptism) practiced by Catholics and many Protestants; believer's baptism practiced by Baptists, Pentecostals, and evangelicals. The distinction involves different theologies of faith and church membership.
Real World
When Prince George was baptised as an infant in 2013, the Church of England rite enacted paedobaptism theology — the state church's understanding that entry into the covenant community precedes personal faith.
Exam Focus
Always link baptism practice to underlying ecclesiology; examiners expect you to explain why the theology produces the practice, not just describe the ritual.
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