Christ may not have been baptised by Immersion
Christ may not have been baptised by Immersion By Valentine Obienyem Fr. Ambang Njume’s reflection today, based on Ephesians 4:1-6, centred on the unity of faith within the Christian community, emphasizing St. Paul’s call to “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” He expanded on the sacrament of baptism, outlining its significance and how it is administered according to the Catholic Church, the traditional custodian of Christian teachings as rooted in Scripture and apostolic tradition. He pointed out that for baptism to be valid, it must follow the Trinitarian formula—baptism “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Fr. Ambang also addressed the methods of baptism, explaining that the Catholic Church recognises different forms. Yes, in the Catholic Church, baptism can be by immersion, pouring (affusion), or sprinkling. Each is valid as long as they adhere to the Trinitarian formula. Baptism is one subject on which Christians have continued to disagree. Thus,