Symbols of baptism

Water

We are blessed by water at baptism.Water represents purity and cleanses us from sin.It also represents the great flood that marks the end of sin and the beginning of goodness.

Oil

The oil is normally rubbed on the baby's chest in the sign of the cross.The oil is sign of strength and it helps the child have strength to resist evil.Oil softens,heals, comforts and protects the child or baby.

Baptismal Candle

At baptism a small candle is lit and given to the baby or child.This symbolises light that will never die out and that light represents our hope and the strength of love.The parents are told to keep the light burning brightly and to keep it alight in side the child's heart.