Order Of Baptism

Question 1

The ceremony of baptism

Answer 1

1- the reception or welcome, the parents and child come into the back of the church and the priest welcomes them and invites them to go to the front

2- Celebration of the word, the scriptures are read.

3- The priest says a homily.

4- Prayers of the faithful or bidding prayers are said.

5- The priest says a prayer of exorcism, asking the baby questions. The baby is anointed with the oil of catechumens.

6- The parents and godparents profess their belief by reciting the creed on the baby’s behalf.

7- The baptism, water is poured over the baby’s head as the priest says “ I baptism you in the name of the father and of the son ad of the Holy Spirit. Amen”

8- The baby is anointed for a second time, this time with Chrism.Chrism is used again in confirmation.

9- The baby is dressed in a white garment as a sign of sharing the resurrection of Christ in a new life.

10- A candle is lit from the Easter candle which represents the risen christ.

11- Conclusion, Lord’s Prayer and blessing.