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Baptism

\- Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of the Original Sin, the Adaptation as God’s Children, and the Incorporation in the Church

Baptism

\- Admission to the Christian World

\- First step of discipleship

Baptismos

\- “Baptism” originates from the Greek word ---

Immersion

\- The Greek word “Baptismos” means ---

Immersion

\- It means the death and burial of Jesus Christ

Dove

\- symbolizes new life

1. Immersion
2. Pouring
3. Sprinkling

3 METHODS OF BAPTISM

Ascension

\- Jesus instituted the sacrament of Baptism, before the ---

1. To sanctify mankind
2. To build up the Church, His Mystical Body
3. To render worship to God
4. To instruct

4 REASONS OF INSTITUTION OF ALL SACRAMENTS

1. Sacramental Baptism
2. Baptism of Blood
3. Baptism of Desire

3 TYPES OF BAPTISM

Sacramental Baptism

\- Acquired by those who receive the sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Church

\- All efforts must be done to baptize as many persons as possible

Baptism of Blood

\- Received by the catechumens who died as martyrs

\- Or the non-baptized who suffer death for the sake of Christ

\- Ex. Holy Infants of Bethlehem

Baptism of Desire

\- Granted to those who followed God’s will written in their conscience, but without any fault of their own, never heard of Christ and his Church

\- “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus”

1. Forgiveness of the Original Sin
2. Adoption as God’s Children
3. Incorporation in the Church

3 GRACES CONFERRED BY BAPTISM

Forgiveness of the Original Sin

\- Remits the Original Sin’s eternal punishment, which is the damnation to Hell

\- Does not remove the concupiscence

concupiscence

\- Man’s inclination to evil

Adoption as God’s Children

\- We are reborn as God’s adopted children

\- As St. Paul said, “You have received the Spirit of Sons, and It makes us cry out: ‘Abba, Father!’” (Romans 8:15)

Incorporation in the Church

\- Makes us members of the Church

\- As St. Paul said, “Your bodies are members making up the Body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 6:15)

Chrism

The spiritual and indelible seal impressed upon the soul by the anointing with ---, which consecrates the neophytes to Christ.

1. The Apostle’s Creed
2. The Ten Commandments
3. The Seven Sacraments
4. The Lord’s Prayer

4 pillars of Christianity

Infant Baptism

\- Given to children before the age of reason

\- Being unable to comply with the Four Basic Requirements, they are baptized in the faith of the Church, with the assistance and the good example of parents and godparents.

Adult Baptism

\- Given to conditions seven (7) years old and above

\- Must be prepared by the Catechumenate; unless there is a serious reason to the contrary, it should be immediately followed by Confirmation and First Communion.

Catechumenate

\- A period of initiation to the Church’s faith, morals, liturgy and prayer in preparation to the sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)

Katecheo

\- Catechumenate came from the Greek word ---

to teach by word of mouth

The Greek word “Katecheo” means ---

Catechumenate

\- Period of initiation

Catechumen

\- Person initiated

Catechist

\- Person instructing

Catechesis

\- Lesson imparted

Catechism

\- Catechizing book

Pre – Baptismal Catechumenate

\- Catechumenate when ready Adult baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Post – Baptismal Catechumenate

\- Infant baptism, age of reason catechism, age 7 first holy communion, and age 12 confirmation

1. Ordinary Minister
2. Extraordinary Minister

2 MINISTERS OF BAPTISM

Ordinary Minister

\- The Parish Priest has the obligation to prepare the families of the catechumens, for the reception of this sublime Sacrament.

1. Deacon
2. Priest
3. Bishop

Who are the Ordinary Ministers of Baptism (3)

Extraordinary Minister

\- Can baptize only on emergency cases such as in danger of death, is any person who intends to baptize according to the intention of the Church. (Any Person)

1. Real and Natural Water
2. The Holy Chrism

MATTER OF BAPTISM

Holy Chrism

\- This makes us "Christians or anointed”

\- Is considered as **Added Matter**, meaning, it is important but not essential for the validity of the Sacrament.

olive oil; balsam

Holy Chrism is a mixture of --- and ---, it is consecrated by the Bishop during the Chrism Mass

BAPTISMAL FONT

\- It is the Church furniture where the catechumens are baptized: it consists of a pedestal and a basin; or of a larger pool, for Baptism by immersion

BAPTISTERY

\- It is the sacred ambience where Baptism takes place: its /architectural splendor cannot be / underestimated, since it reflects the importance of Baptism.

1. Trinitarian Formula
2. Intention of baptizing that particular person

\- These are essential to the validity of the Sacrament of Baptism

"I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”

\- The Form of Baptism consists in these words:

BAPTISM BY IMMERSION

\- It is the preferable manner of Baptism: first, because it imitates the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

\- second, because it clearly represents the catechumen's regeneration in the Spirit.

BAPTISM BY POURING

\- The alternative manner of Baptism

\- intended as a threefold effusion of water on the catechumen's head.

\- For practical purposes, it became the common practice in the Church.

Paschal Candle

\- Placed beside the Baptismal Font, signifies Christ's Resurrection.

The Cross

\- Recalling the redeeming passion of Christ

The Five Grains of Incense

\- symbolizing Jesus' Five Wounds

The Alpha and Omega

\- the first and last letter of the Greek alphabet, signifying Christ as the Beginning and the End of History (cf. Revelation 22:3)

The Current Year

\- Indicating God's presence in our times.

The Godparents

\- They have the sacred duties of educating their godchildren in the Christian Faith, and guarding them sins and vices

birth

The Sacrament of Baptism should be celebrated as soon as possible after ---

Parish of residence

Baptism should be celebrated in the ---; if, for a just cause, the parents choose another Church, they should obtain a Permit from their own Parish

1. The Child's Birth Certificate
2. Parents' Marriage Contract

Documents needed for Baptism

CONFIRMATION

\- The sacrament that confers the fullness of the Holy Spirit

\- It ratifies and strengthens the Baptismal grace making us mature Christians and Soldiers of Christ

Cumfirmare

The term “Confirmation” originated from the Latin word ---

to ratify

The Latin word “Cumfirmare” means ---

Confirmation

\- This completes the sacrament of Baptism

Easter Sunday

\- Jesus instituted the sacrament of Confirmation on the **evening** of ---

33

\- On the day of Pentecost of --- AD, the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire and rested on each of them”

1. Powerful Wind
2. Tongues of Fire
3. Sound from Heaven

3 Manifestations of the Holy Spirit

Fiftieth Day

\- The Greek word “Pentecost” means ---

Shavuot

– Hebrew word that means ‘weeks’

Bitter Herb

– bitter times

Egg

\- new life

HOLY SPIRIT

\- The Third person of the Holy Trinity

\- Enlightens our mind and impassions our heart

life-giving breath

The Holy Spirit is the --- of God

THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

\- Makes us docile to God’s will

\- Although they are permanent dispositions, they require our daily commitment in order to bear fruit

1. Wisdom
2. Understanding
3. Counsel
4. Strength or Fortitude
5. Knowledge
6. Piety
7. Fear of the Lord

7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom (Mind)

\- It is the predisposition to judge and order all things according to God’s will

Foolishness

\- The contrary of Wisdom

King Solomon

\- He is the model of Divine Wisdom

Understanding (Heart)

\- It is the predisposition to grasp the truths of faith easily and deeply

Unawareness

\- The contrary of Understanding

St. Thomas Aquinas

\- He was bestowed with the gift of understanding from an early age

Counsel

\- It is the predisposition to discern directly and immediately the will of God in the different circumstances of life

Stubbornness

\- The contrary of Counsel

St. Philip Neri

\- He was endowed with the gift of discerning spirits, as he could detect true from false apparitions and evil possessions

Strength or Fortitude

\- It is the predisposition to persevere in fulfilling God’s will in moments of trial

Weakness

\- The contrary of Strength or Fortitude

St. Paul

\- He is the model of the gift of strength, since he endured countless hardships for the love of Christ

Knowledge (Hands)

\- It is the predisposition to discover the truths of the spiritual and material world, and to relate them to the creator

Ignorance

\- The contrary of Knowledge

Galileo Galilei

\- He had the gift of scientific knowledge, as he demonstrated the law of Heliocentrism

Piety

\- It is the predisposition to worship God with all our heart

Wickedness

\- The contrary of Piety

St. Padre Pio

\- He was gifted with an overflowing piety as he spent his priestly life, in prayer, in celebration of the Holy Mass and Confession

Fear of the Lord

\- It is the predisposition to respect to God and to be scared of sin

Disrespect

\- The contrary of Fear of the Lord

St. Francis de Sales

\- He explained that Fear of the Lord is not the terror of God’s punishment, but the filial concern of not offending his love

1. Ordinary Minister
2. Extraordinary Minister
3. In danger of death

3 MINISTER OF CONFIRMATION

Ordinary Minister

\- Is the Bishop – as he is part of the Apostolic Succession which is the unbroken chain of ordinations connecting to one of the apostles

Extraordinary Minister

\- Is a priest appointed by the Bishop – if only the Bishop is truly unable to confirm

In danger of death

\- Any priest can administer even without the Bishop’s authority

1. The Crosier
2. Miter/Mitre
3. Ring
4. The Pectoral Cross
5. The Coat of Arms
6. Skullcap

BISHOP’S REGALIA (6)

The Crosier

\- Symbolizes good shepherd and is being hold by the Bishop to represent his authority

Miter/Mitre

\- Represents the splendor of the holiness embodied by the Bishop, his dignity and authority

Ring

\- Worn on the 4th finger of the right hand of the Bishop

\- A sign of the Bishop’s betrothal to his Church

loyalty; fidelity

The Bishop’s ring symbolizes --- and ---

The Pectoral Cross

\- Symbolizes that the person wearing it is a member of the clergy, or the wearer is a member of the higher or senior clergy