This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to infant baptism, a Christian ceremony to welcome a baby into the church. It explains the key features of the ceremony, including the use of water, prayers and the baptismal candle.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s RE – Teacher subject knowledge videos. It highlights the symbolism behind these actions and how they reflect Christian beliefs about new life, cleansing and commitment. It helps teachers guide children to understand how some families express faith through these traditions.

• Key stage 1 RE scheme of work.
• R&W, Year 1, How do we know that new babies are special?, Lesson 5: What promises might people make for a baby?