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BAPTISM
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2. WHY YOU ARE HERE
“Catholic Christianity is a demanding religion. Many people in many lands converted to the faith but without adequate preparation of mind and heart, and with sad consequences as a result. Lacking in depth of understanding or commitment, or injudiciously baptized in large numbers, the neophytes later drifted back to their superstitions or fell into a curious mixture of Christianity, animism, and moral customs that were incompatible with the high ethical requirements of the Gospel.” (Vatican II)

3. Baptism Overview WHAT, WHY, HOW (the rite) SIX SACRAMENTAL EFFECTS
SCRIPTURE SUPPORT
INFANT BAPTISM
ORIGINAL SIN, ADOPTION, GRACE
THE RITE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
BAPTISM PREP DIVIDED INTO TWO SESSIONS AS SHOWN TONIGHT IS “THE CRISTIAN FAMILY TODAY

4. Baptism Defined A SACRAMENT Three types: desire, blood, water
THE DOOR TO ALL SACRAMENTS
INITIATION, INVITATION
GIFT
CLEANSING
RITE/RITUAL
BEGINNING
Three types: desire, blood, water

5. FUTURE QUESTIONS SECTION TWO: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
CHAPTER ONE: SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
ARTICLE 1: THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

6. Why We Baptize
“Unless a man is reborn in water and the Holy Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven (Jn 3:5)
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matt 28:19)

7. WHY cont. Required to enter kingdom of heaven
Directed by Christ himself
We (the Church) know of no other way
As the Apostles were directed to baptize we too are directed to be baptized. (Council of Trent)

8. SACRAMENTAL EFFECTS PURIFICATION FROM SIN
FORGIVENESS OF ORIGINAL AND PERSONAL SIN
REMOVAL OF ALL PUNISHMENT
TEMPORAL CONSEQUENCES REMAIN
NEW BIRTH IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
ADOPTED SON OF GOD
BELIEF IN GOD, HOPE, LOVE
POWER TO LIVE AND ACT W/ HOLY SPIRIT
PROMISE OF SALVATION

9. SCRIPTURAL SUPPORT
After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. (Jn 3:22)
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mk 16:15-16)
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." (Acts 2:38)

10. INFANT BAPTISM
Explicit testimony in 2nd century and implicit in 1st century.
One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home… (Acts 16:14-15)
At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. (Acts 16:33)
Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized. (Acts 18:8)
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." (Acts 2:38)
Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptized anyone else. (1Cor1:16)

11. Infant Baptism cont. Baptism is called the “circumcision of Christ”
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, “ (Col 2: 9-11)
Circumcision occurred 8 days after birth.
Babies did not understand the significance of circumcision – it was the parents responsibility for the spiritual well being of their children.
We inoculate children against “physical disease”, is there no logical parallel for their spiritual protection?

12. Original Sin
The clearest revelation on original sin is found in the Epistles of St. Paul, especially Romans 5: St. Paul writes: Then as one man's trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one man's act of righteousness leads to acquittal and life for all men. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by one man's obedience many will be made righteous. [Rom 5:18-19] Adam's original disobedience made us all sinners, while Christ's obedience on the Cross saves us from our sins. St. Paul also writes: Therefore as sin came into the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all men sinned. [Rom 5:12]
Unless you are baptized, you cannot enter Heaven.
Die spiritually
St Paul

13. Original Sin What was the original sin? Disobedience.
Wanting to be God and rejecting the gift from God.
Where does original sin come from?
Inherited
We cannot buy our way in…only God can forgive.; we can only forgive those things that have occurred against us (and even that is hard – to forgive others).
None of us have clean slates.

14. ADOPTION and GRACE
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.” (Galatians 4:4-7)
It is a “gift” and we need only to ask.

15. What Do You Ask Of God’s Church?
What is a Sacrament?
An outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace Baltimore Catechism
A visible sign of the invisible grace of salvation in Christ…
Celebrated in ritual,
Lived in witness.
Grace is free
Grace is a gift
Grace enables us
Reason and logic to get to God.
Car is less complex than us.
Who told you about God…parent…who told them...who told them…etc
Adam -> Adame’ = (Greek) sexless earth creature---no eve
Adam = Son of earth
Eve’ = mother of earth
Marriage : Adam & Eve
> trinity
Contraception -
Outward signs of baptism – water, words,
Promise: to raise the children in the faith --- covenant promise to God
Make me human: conscience, free will,
Witnesses: godparents, parents, priests, deacons, God, Holy Spirit…

16. What Do You Ask of God’s Church?
SIGN - points to something else so clearly that it makes the reality of that which it points to present.
SYMBOL - is a sign consisting of two parts, in such a way that the whole is only visible when the two halves are brought together.
Adoption- ?Anyone adopted?
Jesus adopted by Joseph
Ritual brings parts together
Baptism gives water special purpose…wash away sins and God will adopt kids

17. The Rite of Baptism Sign of the Cross Called by Name
What name do you give this child?
Called to community
What do you ask of God’s Church?
Celebration of God’s Word
Prayer of the Faithful
Anointing - Oil of the Catechumen
Exorcism
Liberation from evil by calling down the power of the Lord
Name gives me identity
> State name as it reads on baptismal certificate
Name gives me power – to be picked out among many.
God gave Moses on Mount Sinai – God’s name (yaheweh) (YHWH)
Whose responsibility is it to keep the memory of the baptism alive:
parent, godparents, church, deacon, family
What do you ask: BAPTISM
Do you believe in the Creed?
Can you keep light of faith in that child
Parents: no requirements
Godparents: must have requirements
Witness cannot be held up as a good example as a practicing catholic
Can’t choose Uncle Bill…because its his turn…NO…must be example
Choose godparents well!
Why is scripture read at baptism – john chapter 1 – the word is God
Bible in home? Jesus is the Word of God.
NOTE: anointing is on the baby’s chest over heart…make sure gown allows

18. The Rite of Baptism Baptismal Water (Blessing and Rite)
The Church asks God that through His Son the Power of the Holy Spirit may be sent upon the water
Water is the symbol of promise fulfilled in scripture
Brings about death to sin and entry into the Life of the Most Holy Trinity

19. Profession of Faith Baptismal promises:
Do you reject Satan?
And all his works?
Empty promises?
Do you believe in Jesus Christ …
Renewed by all at Easter and during baptism of others.

20. Anointing with Sacred Chrism
The Rite of Baptism
Anointing with Sacred Chrism
Gift’s of the Holy Spirit
Anointed Priest, Prophet, King
We anoint you with the oil of salvation in the name of Christ our Savior; May he strengthen you with his power, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. From the Rite of Baptism for Children Page The Rites, Volume One

21. The Rite of Baptism White Garment The Candle Solemn Blessing
Purity of Heart - The Baptized has put on Christ
The Candle
Paschal Candle - Christ has enlightened the world
Easter Vigil
Adopted child of God
Solemn Blessing
The parents are each Blessed and Strengthened to fulfill their promise
Paschal candle – near ambo during easter – enlightens mind.
Then moved near baptismal font.
Easter vigil starts outside in the dark with new fire. Lights candle.
Need at least one godparent. Godparent lights candle from paschal candle. ..church provides but you can bring another (godparent can provide…also bib)
Symbolizes light that adopts child into light

22. Lord God We ask to have our children Baptized
The primary responsibility of a child’s faith rests upon parents
We accept the responsibility of training them in the practice of our faith
We will bring them up to keep the commandments as Jesus taught us, by loving you and one another.
We not only ask your help but the help of our families and our godparents.
May they support us along with the Christian Community as Christ claims our children by the sign of his cross.
Formal education in faith.
If we stopped education in our field…where would we be.
If we can’t answer their question…what are we telling them.
Where can we get answer? – catechism, bible, knowledgeable people
2 hour baptism class..

23. Responsibilities Educate yourselves Train, teach, and live God’s love
Don’t just be Sunday Catholics
Train, teach, and live God’s love
Raise children as you promised
Adhere to Church authority/rules
Mass, Confession, Eucharist, teachings
Example in family and community

24. What Did You Receive From God’s Church
A New Creation
Incorporated
Into The Body Of Christ!
Catechism of the Catholic Church

25. WHAT DID YOU LEARN? WHY DO WE BAPTIZE? WHAT DOES IT DO FOR US?
WHAT ARE THE TYPES?
DOES IT GUARANTEE SALVATION?
WHY BAPTIZE BABIES?
WHO CAN BAPTIZE, WHAT’S REQD.?
FIND ONE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE ABOUT BAPTISM