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The Sacrament of Baptism

• Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become Christian, Children of God, and Heirs of heaven.

What is Baptism?

Can. 849 Baptism, the gateway to the

sacraments and necessary for salvation by actual reception or at least by desire.

Through Baptism men and women are freed from sin, are reborn as Children of God.

CCC1213 Baptism is the sacrament of

regeneration through the water in the word.

Prefiguration's of Baptism in the Old testament

In the liturgy of the Easter Vigil, during the blessing of the baptismal water, the church solemnly commemorates the great events in salvation history that already prefigured the mystery of Baptism.

• Since the beginning of the world, water, so humble and wonderful a creature, has been the source of life and fruitfulness. Sacred Scripture sees it as "overshadowed" by the Spirit of God:

All the Old Covenant prefiguration find their fulfillment in Christ Jesus. He begins his public life after having himself baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan.

Baptism in the churchFrom the very day of Pentecost the Church

has celebrated and administered holy Baptism. Indeed St. Peter declares to the crowd astounded by his preaching: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

 According to the Apostle Paul, the believer enters through Baptism into communion with Christ's death, is buried with him, and rises with him:

The baptized have "put on Christ." Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.

*Baptism has the three essentials of a Sacrament:

It was instituted by Christ It is a sensible sign It confers grace

The Sacrament of Baptism was instituted by Christ of His own Baptism and commanded at His Ascension.

“Going therefore 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)

Christ’s BaptismCCC1223

Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself to the baptism of St. John, intended for sinners, in order to fulfill all righteousness.

The matter and form of the Sacrament consist in the ablution with water together with the pronouncing of words;

“I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Sacrament of Baptism confers grace. We know this form that the fact that Christ made it the Sacrament of renewal of spirit. “Unless a man be born again of water and the spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.”

What are the effects of Baptism?Washes us from original sin.Imparting sanctifying grace into our souls.

Makes us Christians, Children of God...

Baptism is the only Sacrament that can remit original sin. It cleanses us from all sin, original and actual, and remits all punishment due.

When Baptism takes away original sin, it gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace. Thus by Baptism we are born again.

By Baptism we become members of the Church and children of God. We are given the right to enter heaven, and to gain merits by our good works.

Baptism imprints an indelible sign or character on the soul. This character marks us as Christians,

and cannot be removed by anything, even mortal sin. This character prevents the Sacrament from being repeated: we can be baptized only once. “for all you who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” (Gal. 3:27)

Why is Baptism necessary for the salvation of all men?Baptism is necessary for the salvation of all men because Christ has said: “Unless a man be born again of water and the spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.”

Those who through no fault of their own have not received the Sacrament of Baptism can be saved through what is called:

o Baptism of bloodo Baptism of desire

Baptism of blood- when he suffers martyrdom for the faith of Christ.

Baptism of desire- when he loves God above all things, and desires to do all that is necessary for his salvation.

Christian initiation From the time of the apostles, becoming a

Christian has been accomplished by a journey and initiation in several stages. This journey can be covered rapidly or slowly, but certain essential elements will always have to be present:

How is the Sacrament of Baptism celebrated?

• proclamation of the Word;• acceptance of the Gospel entailing

conversion;• profession of faith;• baptism itself;• the outpouring of the Holy Spirit; and • admission to Eucharistic communion.

How is the Sacrament of Baptism validly administered?

1. The Sacrament of Baptism is validly administered when with the ablution with water are pronounced the words; “I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

2. Baptism is validly administered whether performed by total immersion, (plunging the candidate into the water) by infusion, (pouring the water) by aspersion (sprinkling the water).

Who can administer Baptism?Can. 861

The ordinary minister of Baptism is a Bishop, a presbyter, or a deacon, without prejudice to the prescript of can. 530, n.1

But in case of necessity, when there is danger of death and an ordinary minister is unavailable, anyone- man, woman, or child, Catholic or non Catholic, atheist or pagan- may and should baptize; that person then becomes the extraordinary minister of Baptism

If a person baptized by extraordinary minister survives, he cannot be baptized again. However he is taken the church, and the ceremonies that had been omitted are supplied.

Those to be Baptize

Can. 864 Every person not yet

baptized and only such a person is capable of baptism.

Can. 865 For an adult to be baptized, the

person must have manifested the intention to receive baptism, have instructed sufficiently about the truths of the faith and Christian obligations, and have been tested in the Christian life through the catechumenate.

Sponsors: Can. 872

Insofar as possible, a person to be baptized is to be given a sponsor: Who assists an adult in Christian

initiation or together with the parents presents the infant for baptism.

Lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it.

Who should be chosen as godparents for baptism? Only Catholics who know their

faith and live up to the duties of their religion should be chosen as godparents for baptism.

Reception of the Child Celebration of God's

Word Celebration of the

Sacrament Conclusion of the Rite

The Rites of Baptism

Deo Gracias!