Lesson 8 Baptism Flashcards
it means to plunge or immerse
BAPTISM
greek word of baptism
BAPTIZEN (to baptise)
symbolizes the cathechumen’s burial into christ death, which he rises up by resurrection with him, as a new creature.
to plunge in the water
this sacrament is also washing of regeneration and renewal by the holy spirit, for it signifies and actually brings about the birth of water and the spirit without which no one, “can enter the kingdom of God.” (Tit 3:5, CCC 1215
salvation
this bath is also called “_” because those who receive this are enlightened in their understanding
Enlightenment
jesus introduces the concept of being “born again” emphasizing that spiritual rebirth is necessary for salvation and entrance into the kingdom of god. it comes through faith, water (baptism) and the holy spirit.
The New Birth and Spiritual Renewal
highlights the mysterious , life giving power of the holy spirit, who regenerates and bring new life to those who believe
The Role of the holy spirit
Graces received in Baptism
We are incorporated in Church
Unites us with other Christians
We receive an indelible spiritusl mark
it removes original sin and personal sin
Purification from sin/FORGIVENESS OF all our SINS
the person becomes “a new creature” reborn as a child of god and becomes a new creation in christ
New birth in the holy spirit
baptism makes the person a member of the catholic church partaking in the life of grace
INCORPORATION INTO THE CHURCH
baptism imprints an indelible spiritual mark on the soul which can never be erased making it impossible to be baptized again
INDELIBLE MARK
Ministers of Baptism
bishop, priest, or deacon administers baptism, but in cases of emergency even a non-baptized person can baptize with the use of the provided formula with the intention to do what the church does
4 SYMBOLS IN BAPTISM
- water 2. white garment 3.candle 4.oil(chrism)
signifies cleansing from sin and the new birth in christ
water