Sacraments of Initiation Flashcards
gateway into life of the holy spirit and gives us access to the other sacraments
baptism
baptism comes from the greek word _______ meaning ________
baptizein, to plunge or immerse
jesus’ last instruction to his apostles after the resurrection
to baptize
foundational sacrament and prerequisite for all the other sacraments; necessary for salvation
baptism
in order to be baptized, one must have this
faith
requirement of baptism for infants
faith of parents and godparents (sponsors)
requirement of baptism for older children and adults (catechumens)
adequate preparation and profession of faith in the trinitarian creed and the presence of a sponsor
effects of baptism
sins are cleansed, eternal salvation is made possible, we beck e members lf the church, we receive grace from the holy spirit
marks of baptism in one’s soul
life-long, mark of responsibility, mark of configuration
minister of baptism
bishops, priests, and deacons
anyone can baptize in extrme circumstances
extraordinary ministers
matter of baptism
water
form of baptism
i baptize you in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit
this completes the sacrament of baptism
sacrament of confirmation
sacrament of maturity and coming of age
confirmation