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
symbolizes purity and new life in christ
white garment
represent christ the light of the world and the light of faith given to the baptized
candle
used to anoint the person symbolizing the gift of the holy spirit
oil(chrism)
they are responsible for nurturing the faitj of the child ensuring that the child grows in the life of the church
ROLE OF PARENTS AND GODPARENTS.
It is the first sacrament of Christian initiation, which also includes Confirmation and Eucharist. It is a Christian sacrament that marks the initiation of a person into the Christian faith and the Catholic Church.
Baptism
Adult Baptism takes place on what day
Holy Saturday after 40 day period of prayer and formal instruction in the faith
Adult initiation today, In 1972, what document does the church issue
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. (RCIA)
symbolizes God’s unconditional love. It is a reminder to the Christian community that God takes the initiative, it does not depend on us, our maturity, our ability to think, what we have done.
Infant Baptism
Two principal effect of Baprism
Purification from sin
New birth in the Holy Spirit
Different forms of Baptism
Baptism by water
Baptism by desire
Baptism by blood
Matter of Baptism
Water
