Baptism Flashcards
How is Christian initiation brought about
accomplished by means of sacraments that establish Christian life/faithful born anew by baptism, strengthened by confirmation, and nourished by the eucharist
What names are given to the first sacrament of initiation?
Baptize: “ immerse “ in water/ New Creature/Also called bath of regeneration and enlightenment
How was baptism prefigured in the old testament
Water ( source of life and death)/saved by means of water
Starting when and to whom has the Church administered Baptism?
Pentecost/is administered to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ
In what does the essential rite of Baptism consist?
Immersing in water / invoking the name of the father son and the holy spirit
Who can receive Baptism?
Every person not yet baptized
Why does the Church baptize infants
Born with original sin/ need to be freed from the power of the evil one
What is required of one who is to be baptized?
Required to make a profession of faith( for adults and parents)/ the godfather or the godmother and the whole ecclesial community share the responsibility for baptismal preparation (catechumenate)
Who can baptize
Ordinary ministers: Bishop and Priest/ Latin Church : Deacon
Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
salvation for all those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed/ possibility of asking the sacrament
Is it possible to be saved without being baptized
Baptism of blood/Baptism of desire
Effects of baptism
1) Takes away original sin, all personal sins, 2) participant in the divine life of the trinity through sanctifying grace ,3) gives one shared priesthood in Christ 4) Bestows theological gifts and values of the holy spirit 5) Marked with the indelible seal of character of Christ 6)
What is the meaning of the Christian name received at Baptism?
The name is important because God knows each of us by name, that is, in our uniqueness as persons.
