The document provides information about the Catholic sacrament of baptism, including its origins, significance, symbols, and requirements. It discusses how baptism cleanses people of original sin and brings them into God's family. The key elements of baptism are explained, such as the use of water, oils, candles, and the baptismal promises made by parents. Questions from the audience are also answered to further explain aspects of baptism like why water and white garments are used and what various symbols represent.
The document provides information about the Catholic sacrament of baptism, including its origins, significance, symbols, and requirements. It discusses how baptism cleanses people of original sin and brings them into God's family. The key elements of baptism are explained, such as the use of water, oils, candles, and the baptismal promises made by parents. Questions from the audience are also answered to further explain aspects of baptism like why water and white garments are used and what various symbols represent.
The document provides information about the Catholic sacrament of baptism, including its origins, significance, symbols, and requirements. It discusses how baptism cleanses people of original sin and brings them into God's family. The key elements of baptism are explained, such as the use of water, oils, candles, and the baptismal promises made by parents. Questions from the audience are also answered to further explain aspects of baptism like why water and white garments are used and what various symbols represent.
The document provides information about the Catholic sacrament of baptism, including its origins, significance, symbols, and requirements. It discusses how baptism cleanses people of original sin and brings them into God's family. The key elements of baptism are explained, such as the use of water, oils, candles, and the baptismal promises made by parents. Questions from the audience are also answered to further explain aspects of baptism like why water and white garments are used and what various symbols represent.
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Good morning everyone. We are group 1. Before we begin the reporting. Let’s watch a video/activity to help you have a clear picture of what we are going to tackle. …………………………After the video/activity…………………… Now, for the objectives, these are the ff:
To make you knowledgeable about the story of Baptism.
To deepen your faith as a Roman Catholic To have an understanding of the connection of baptism to the Catholic faith and the significance and symbols of baptism in the Christian life What is Baptism? The Sacrament of Baptism for Catholics
The Sacrament of Baptism, the first of the sacraments of initiation, is a believer's entrance into the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that through baptism, we are cleansed of original sin and receive sanctifying grace, the life of God within our souls. This grace prepares us for the reception of the other sacraments and helps us to live our lives as Christians—in other words, to rise above the cardinal virtues, which can be practiced by anyone (baptized or unbaptized, Christian or not), to the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity, which can only be practiced through the gift of God's grace. For Catholics, baptism is the necessary precondition both for living the Christian life and for entering heaven.
Where does baptism come from?
Pre-Christian History of Baptismal Ceremony
Baptism starts when John the Baptist came to the Al-Maghtas also called Bethany Beyond the Jordan. John felt led to the desert to prepare for the way of the Lord. He lived on wild honey and locusts for years, while preparing himself for the mission of preaching the coming of the Messiah. He baptized others and called for repentance of sins, preaching that One greater than him was coming.
The Gift of Baptism
Baptism is a gift from God to humanity. Baptism initiates us into the family of God and cleanses us of sin. Then the Church still recognizes the connection between faith and baptism. When a child is baptized, the parents’ faith speaks for the child who is too young to have explicit faith on his or her own. This is why the Church requires a reasonable hope that the parents will raise their child in the Catholic faith before a child is baptized.
Who Is Involved or Required to Do Baptizing?
Ordinary Minister of the Sacrament (Priest or Deacon) All that is required is the will to do what the Church does when she baptizes, and to apply the Trinitarian Baptismal formula. By the use of the Trinitarian formula which is: I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Who Can Receive a Catholic Baptism? Anyone who has not already been baptized can receive the sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “Every person not yet baptized and only such a person can be baptized,” (paragraph 1246). Baptism leaves an indelible (permanent) mark on the soul and there is no way nor any reason that one could be re-baptized.
It simply means that there are no age restrictions for baptism; you can be baptized as an infant, or as an adult. In other words, you cannot be too old or too young to be baptized.
Parents or Guardians Parents (or guardians) take on the responsibility for raising the child Catholic when they ask for baptism. They are the ones responding to the baptismal promises (click here to view the baptismal promises) on behalf of the child. When asking for a Catholic baptism, the parents or guardians must be able to say with confidence that the child will be brought up within the Faith.
Godparent’s role First and foremost, they are to act as a source of prayer and an example for the child being baptized. Secondly, they are expected to assist in the formation of the child’s faith throughout their life, and, if needed, are available to raise the child in the Faith if the parents cannot. Then, there is a requirement to be a godparent:
above 16 years of age
baptized, received holy communion, and confirmed If married, must be married in the Church or another Church, with permission and a dispensation.
Questions for an audience:
Why was Jesus baptized? Jesus, in being baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan, gave us a model for our baptisms. It wasn’t that Jesus needed to be baptized, it was that we needed to be. Can someone be Baptized twice? Answer: yes, if that person wants to change their religion. What is the form and matter of baptism? The form of a sacrament is the words that are said when performing or receiving the sacrament. The matter of a sacrament is the physical signs that are used. In the case of baptism, water is the matter of the sacrament. Why water is used for Baptism? Water baptism is a way to visually preach the gospel. Standing in the water symbolizes Jesus dying on the cross, immersing in the water symbolizes Jesus being buried in the tomb, and being raised from the water symbolizes Jesus rising from the dead. We bury the ‘old life,’ and we rise to walk in a ‘new life’. What do the cross and white garments symbolize? The Cross The cross is a universal symbol of Christianity. Making the sign of the cross over a child during the baptism invokes God's protection and asks for entrance into the body of the Christian church. White Clothing White is the color of purity and wearing a white garment during baptism symbolizes that the person being baptized now has a clean slate in the eyes of God. Christians believe everyone is born with "original sin" which is only washed away through baptism. The white garment symbolizes that the baptized person is now clothed in the mantle of God and will start a clean life in His eyes and the eyes of the church. Which oils are used in Baptism? The Oil Oil is another baptismal symbol of the Holy Spirit. Of course, oil also symbolizes the Holy Spirit during other sacraments and religious gatherings. During baptism, the baby is anointed with oil, and oil is mentioned several times in the Bible as a symbol of bringing the person and the Holy Spirit together. Holy oils are used during a baptism to strengthen the faith of the anointed. They also symbolize the gifts of the Holy Spirit. What does the candle use in Baptism? The Baptism Light Light as a symbol of baptism is represented by the passing of a lighted candle from the celebrant to the godparents. The candle represents moving from death to life in Christ. Light, like water, is essential to the survival of life because, without the light of the sun, nothing would exist on Earth. In addition to being a symbol of the genesis and vitality of life, the candle is a symbol of Christ as "the light of the world" and the Christian faith. When this candle is burning, religious faith is present. What does the dove symbolize in Baptism? The Dove In baptism, dove symbolism depicts the Holy Spirit. According to the Bible, when Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened, God spoke and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove. The dove affirmed Jesus as the Chosen One. This miraculous event demonstrates the loving union between the three aspects of the Christian Trinity: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The dove symbolizes peace between God and human beings as well. When the Holy Spirit appeared as a dove at Jesus' baptism, this showed that God (through Jesus) would pay the price for the sins of humanity so humanity could ultimately be reconciled with God. Why is the name significant?
