Baptism is the first Sacrament, one of three

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Baptism is the first Sacrament, one of three
Sacraments of Initiation.
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Baptism is required before receiving any of the
other 6 Sacraments.
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You can only be baptized one time.
It leaves a permanent mark on our souls that
cannot be undone.
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The Church welcomes any baptism that uses water
and the Trinitarian formula
I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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If you have been baptized and are
Episcopalian Anglican Lutheran Methodist Presbyter
ian Baptist United Church of Christ Assembly of
God Disciples of Christ Adventist Evangelical (in
other words, mainline Protestant denominations)
You dont have to be re-baptized if you want to
become Catholic.
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The first effect of Baptism is
We are cleansed of ALL sin
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Including ORIGINAL SIN
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The second effect of Baptism is
The coming of God to dwell within us.
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The third effect of Baptism is
We all become living members of Christs body,
the Church, sharing in her mission (to work to
build the Kingdom of God)
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To baptize means to plunge
This plunging symbolizes the death of our old
selves and our resurrection as a new creation.
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The early Church used to call baptism
enlightenment or illumination
because in baptism, we receive the grace of
Jesus Christ, the true light that enlightens
every man. (John 19)
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Why do Catholics baptize babies? Shouldnt they
wait until theyre adults??
REMEMBER Baptism is like birth
When were born, we enter a family (faith)
We also enter a community (Church)
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Example When you were born in the United States,
you automatically became a U.S. citizen.
You were given rights and privileges, even though
you were too young to realize it.
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You didnt choose to become a citizen.
Infants are baptized so that they receive a
Christian identity for their own good.
When they are old enough, they can choose to
continue or reject their religion (just like U.S.
citizenship).
The Sacrament of Confirmation, which is given to
older children is just that, a confirmation of
Baptism
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1. The priest makes the Sign of the Cross on the
forehead of the child.
2. The priest asks the parents and godparents a
series of questions, scripture is read and
blessings are said.
3. The priest anoints the infants neck and
shoulders with the Oil of Catechumens.
4. More questions and prayers.
5. The priest pours water three times over the
childs head and says the Trinitarian formula.
6. The priest anoints the top of the babys head
with Chrism Oil.
7. The baptismal candle is lit from the burning
Easter Candle.
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Lit candle symbolizes that the new Christian is a
light to the world.
White garment symbolizes being clothed in Christ,
as a new creation.
Water universally symbolizes purification,
cleanliness, life and also death.
Oil symbolizes healing, strengthening and being
chosen. Christ anointed one
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although, if it is necessary, anyone can baptize
by pouring water over the persons head while
saying the Trinitarian formula.
The normal minister for a baptism is a priest,
deacon or bishop.
The end.