Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism

Process of a Sacrament, what it includes = the Rite

Rite of Baptism Requires the use of water and recitation of the Trinitarian formula = I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Requires the use of water and recitation of the Trinitarian formula = I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit These 2 elements must be present for a valid Baptism in every situation, even emergency These 2 elements must be present for a valid Baptism in every situation, even emergency

Done by Bishop, Priest or Deacon In extreme circumstances a baptized lay person can perform a Baptism In extreme circumstances a baptized lay person can perform a Baptism Much shorter version is done – just need water and Trinitarian formula Much shorter version is done – just need water and Trinitarian formula

Reception of the person to be baptized Asks name of person Asks name of person Asks parents and godparents if willing to raise the child in the truth of the Church Asks parents and godparents if willing to raise the child in the truth of the Church Make sign of the cross on the forehead of the candidate for Baptism Make sign of the cross on the forehead of the candidate for Baptism Person receiving Baptism = candidate Person receiving Baptism = candidate Indicates the person will soon belong to Christ Indicates the person will soon belong to Christ

Liturgy of the Word Readings of Scripture Readings of Scripture –Also includes Homily and Intercessions Explains Baptism Explains Baptism –Also how it makes the life of faith possible

Prayer of Exorcism and Anointing with oil Pray to be released from evil and grip of Satan – signifies being released from sin Pray to be released from evil and grip of Satan – signifies being released from sin Anoint with holy oil in the shape of the cross Anoint with holy oil in the shape of the cross

Blessing of water Only pure water is used

Profession of Faith Done by the candidate or parents if infant is being baptized Done by the candidate or parents if infant is being baptized Includes renunciation of sin and belief in the Trinity = the creed Includes renunciation of sin and belief in the Trinity = the creed

Baptism Pour water over head or immerse person in water 3 times saying, I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Pour water over head or immerse person in water 3 times saying, I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Essential act – must have this part Essential act – must have this part

Clothing with white garment Shows we have risen with Christ, put on Christ

Lighting of Baptismal candle Have received the light of Christ and we are to be the light of Christ to the world

Who can receive Baptism? Everyone who has not been baptized before Everyone who has not been baptized before Once received the Sacrament, dont repeat it Once received the Sacrament, dont repeat it Receive an indelible spiritual mark that marks us as the children of God Receive an indelible spiritual mark that marks us as the children of God

Infants Children need rebirth since born with original sin Children need rebirth since born with original sin Parents bring their children to the Church to receive a new life and become members of the Church Parents bring their children to the Church to receive a new life and become members of the Church Parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to have their child baptized Parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to have their child baptized

Adults A person receives and understands the Gospel, then is initiated into the Church A person receives and understands the Gospel, then is initiated into the Church The Church makes Baptism available to anyone who believes and requests the Sacrament The Church makes Baptism available to anyone who believes and requests the Sacrament Adults must undergo a period of preparation before being baptized – called the catechumenate Adults must undergo a period of preparation before being baptized – called the catechumenate –Aims at bringing conversion and faith to maturity

Baptism requires 2 sponsors or godparents Sponsor promises to ensure the newly baptized lives the faith in the case of the parents death or failure to nurture the faith Sponsor promises to ensure the newly baptized lives the faith in the case of the parents death or failure to nurture the faith Must be a baptized Catholic, received all 3 Sacraments of initiation, and lives the faith Must be a baptized Catholic, received all 3 Sacraments of initiation, and lives the faith

3 types of Baptism All 3 allow their recipient to be saved and enter Heaven

1. Baptism of Water = for those who have heard the Gospel and have had the possibility to ask for it, Baptism by water is necessary for salvation

2. Baptism of blood = occurs when a person who has not been baptized with water suffers death for their faith in Christ Person baptized by and for their faith in Jesus, by their blood Person baptized by and for their faith in Jesus, by their blood Their martyrdom unites them to Christ Their martyrdom unites them to Christ

3. Baptism of Desire = the salvation of those who believe in a supreme being and strive to serve Him the best they can Every person who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and His Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance to their understanding of it, can be saved – these people would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had known its necessity Every person who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and His Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance to their understanding of it, can be saved – these people would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had known its necessity

In case of children who die before being Baptized we trust in Gods mercy

Baptism is 1 st Sacrament received – when we are baptized we are incorporated into the Church, made a member This membership joins all people of God This membership joins all people of God For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13 We belong to Christ and His Church, we must join their mission We belong to Christ and His Church, we must join their mission We are called to commands of Christ and His Church We are called to commands of Christ and His Church

Conclusion God has called us into existence to share in His love and be a source of His love to others God has called us into existence to share in His love and be a source of His love to others God gives us His grace through Baptism: entrance into Heaven and makes us members of His Church God gives us His grace through Baptism: entrance into Heaven and makes us members of His Church

Baptism brings blessings and responsibilities Baptism brings blessings and responsibilities –We must use the graces of Baptism to live a life that reflects our faith in God –We receive grace to love God and accomplish what He wants Baptism marks a permanent and eternal change in who we are – we become the adopted children of God and belong to His Church Baptism marks a permanent and eternal change in who we are – we become the adopted children of God and belong to His Church