Baptism Journal Entry: Read the article on Pope Francis and respond.

Baptism Not just removing impurity but also sin = wrong actions done against God and people that lead to death or worse. In sum: John was proclaiming a ritual washing toward the removal of things that were regrettable toward a final end of removing that which would cause someone to die. Repent and believe: John preached a baptism of repentance, but Jesus preaches repenting AND believing

Baptism Not just removing impurity but also sin = wrong actions done against God and people that lead to death or worse. In sum: John was proclaiming a ritual washing toward the removal of things that were regrettable toward a final end of removing that which would cause someone to die. Repent and believe: John preached a baptism of repentance, but Jesus preaches repenting AND believing

Baptism The Necessity of Baptism Baptism is necessary for Salvation (John 3:5) God has bound Salvation to the Sacrament of Baptism... He himself is not bound by his sacraments

Baptism Rite and Symbols of Baptism Sign of the Cross Word of God Exorcisms and Profession of Faith Blessing of the Water Essential rite of Baptism Anointing with Sacred Chrism Receiving or clothing in a white garment Receiving a lit candle

Baptism Every nonbaptized person—adult or infant—can be baptized Baptism takes away Original Sin—the fallen state into which people are born

Baptism Christian Initiation in the Church Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) A practice restored by Vatican II Difference between Eastern and Western Rites. Eastern confers all three rites at infancy. Infants receive Eucharist through species of consecrated wine. Infants become full members of the Church at this time. Western baptizes infants but they do not become full members until they have undergone years of preparation to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.

Baptism “The meaning and grace of the sacrament of Baptism are clearly seen in the rites of its celebration. By following the gestures and words of this celebration with attentive participation, the faithful are initiated into the riches this sacrament signifies and actually brings about in each newly baptized person.” -CCC 1234

Baptism CCC 1239 The essential rite of the sacrament follows: Baptism properly speaking. It signifies and actually brings about death to sin and entry into the life of the Most Holy Trinity through configuration to the Paschal mystery of Christ. Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water. However, from ancient times it has also been able to be conferred by pouring the water three times over the candidate's head. CCC 1240 In the Latin Church this triple infusion is accompanied by the minister's words: "N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." In the Eastern liturgies the catechumen turns toward the East and the priest says: "The servant of God, N., is baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." At the invocation of each person of the Most Holy Trinity, the priest immerses the candidate in the water and raises him up again.

Baptism Christian Initiation in the Church 1) Precatechumenate The initial conversion. This person has heard the Gospel and wants to learn more about the Christian faith. It was a period of Inquiry. Had sponsors that knew them well and that took time to guide them through their Gospel instruction as well as evaluated their intention to become Catholic. The Church celebrated a rite that admitted them into the Order of Catechumens.

Baptism Christian Initiation in the Church 2) Catechumenate A period of study for 2-3 years. During this time they received instruction on the Gospel from Catechists (teachers of the faith). Celebrated Mass. However, did not receive the Eucharist.

Baptism Christian Initiation in the Church 3) Purification, Enlightenment, or Illumination Coincided with Lent. Candidates took part in Rite of Enrollment. They recorded their names in the Book of Elect, further stating their intention of receiving Christ. Attended prayer services and scrutinies that ask God to help them examine their lives for sin. Prepare for Easter. Celebrated Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter Vigil Mass and become full members of the Church.

Baptism Christian Initiation in the Church 4) Mystagogia (Mysteries) Continued through the entire Easter season. The new members immersed themselves in the Sacraments.

Baptism Adults The catechumenate (preparation for Baptism) - RCIA Initiation into the Christian faith: should dispose the catechumen to receive the gift of God in Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. the formation of catechumens, aims at bringing their conversion and faith to maturity. Infants Children have a need for the new birth in Baptism (Original Sin) The grace of salvation is particularly manifest in infant Baptism. The request for this particular grace is made by the parents, in doing so the parents assume the role of ensuring that this grace flourishes in the child as they grow

Baptism Regarding Infant Baptism… many Evangelical Christian denominations will postpone baptism until the child is able to make a choice.Infant Baptism “Because of the precept of Christ and the practice of the apostles, it is the plain duty of every professing Christian to ask for baptism for himself and his children; and of the ordained minister to press upon his congregation this obligation and privilege.” Team Bread (Protestant). Team Touch (Catholic)

Difference between Eastern and Western Rites. -Eastern confers all three rites at infancy. Infants receive Eucharist through species of consecrated wine. Infants become full members of the Church at this time.Eastern -Western baptizes infants but they do not become full members until they have undergone years of preparation to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.Western Team Oil (Eastern). Team Water (Western)