Baptism

The Sacrament of The Sacrament of Christian InitiationChristian Initiation

BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND HOLY EUCHARIST

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Sacrament of InitiationSacrament of Initiation

CCC 1212: the faithful

Are born anew by baptismAre strengthened by the sacrament

of confirmationReceived in the Eucharist the food of

eternal life

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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

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Sacrament of Baptism (CCC)Sacrament of Baptism (CCC)

Is the basis of the whole Christian lifeIs the gateway to the life in the SpiritThe door which give access to other

sacraments

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Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism

From the Greek baptizein

to plunge or immerse

symbolizes the baptized burial into Christ’s death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him as a “new creature”

(CCC 1214)

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The effect: The Baptismal Grace The effect: The Baptismal Grace (CFC)(CFC)

Brings us new life in Christ and forgiveness of sins through water and spirit

Incorporates us into the Church, and

Into sharing in the divine life, as sons and daughters of the Father

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Essential Rite of BaptismEssential Rite of Baptism

THE MATTER:

The baptismal water – being born again

through water and the Holy Spirit

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Essential Rite of BaptismEssential Rite of Baptism

THE FORM:

“(Name) I baptized you in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

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An Indelible Spiritual Sign: An Indelible Spiritual Sign: a Charactera Character

A character that is imprinted on the soul, which consecrates the baptized person for Christian worship.

Baptism can never be repeated.

During our lifetime, God will never disown us our baptism.

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Infant BaptismInfant Baptism

Infants are baptized in the faith of the Church

Baptism is a free gift of God’s grace; not something merited

The beginning of our faith life

A gift given through parents’ Christian life

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Infant BaptismInfant Baptism

Historical DevelopmentHippolytus in 215

“When they come to the water, let the water be pure and flowing. And they shall put off their clothes. And they shall baptize their children first. And if they can answer. But if they cannot, let their parents or someone from their family.”

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Infant BaptismInfant Baptism

St. Augustine

The infant is oriented toward the good, toward God, rather than toward evil.

Infant baptism is a path to salvation, removing original sin of infants and bringing them into state of grace.

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Necessity of Baptism to SalvationNecessity of Baptism to Salvation

“No one can enter into God’s kingdom without being begotten by water and spirit” John 3:5

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:16

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Necessity of Baptism to SalvationNecessity of Baptism to Salvation

What about those who are not Christians and have never been baptized with water and Spirit?

God wills all men to be saved and know the

Truth.

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Necessity of Baptism to SalvationNecessity of Baptism to Salvation

Therefore the Church also teaches

“Those who through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace, strive by their deeds to do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of their conscience can attain eternal salvation.” (Lumen Gentium 16)

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