Sacraments - Unit 2 Baptism Quiz

Original Sin

"the personal sin of Adam and Eve, which in an analogous way describes the fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. Christ Jesus came to save the world from Original Sin and all personal sin."

Baptism

- the sacrament which is the birth of the baptized into new life in Christ

- Original Sin is forgiven along with all personal sins

- We become adoptive children of the Father, members of Christ and temples of the Holy Spirit

- incorporates us into the Church and makes us sharers in the priesthood of Christ

How is Baptism a "door/gateway"?

It gives access to the other sacraments

When did we get the doctrine of Original Sin and what did it cause?

4th or 5th century; People panicked that if their child died and wasn't baptized, where did it go?

permanent seal

sacramental character - indelible mark that has a permanent effect & cannot be repeated

Baptism of Blood

"the belief that martyrs-people who die for their faith in Jesus-who had not yet been baptized by water may receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's saving mercy."

Baptism of Desire

"the belief that catechumens who died before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism may receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God's saving mercy."

adopted

Baptism makes you an adopted son or daughter of God, a "new creature" ransomed by Christ. You are no longer a slave to sin.

scrutinies

"rites within the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults that aid the elect in self-examination and repentance and support them through prayers of intercession and exorcism."

chrism

"perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop and used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders."

4 dimensions of the sacrament

memorial, celebration, communion, transformation

memorial

a remembering that God is present now and has always acted for the benefit of all in the past

celebration

a Church approved ritual involving objects, words, and actions, that gives worship and thanks to God for salvation in Jesus

communion

a real encounter of union with Christ, Church members, and people throughout the world

transformation

a empowerment to become more holy and to minister to others through the gift of God's grace

questions asked during Baptism

1. Do you reject Satan and all his works, all his empty promises?

2. Do you believe in God the Father, almighty, creator of heaven and earth?

3. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

4. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?

What is the response to the questions asked during Baptism?

I do

sacraments of Christian initiation

one of the three sacraments through which a person enters into full membership in the Church

the three sacraments of Christian initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

Foundations for Baptism

Sacraments of Initiation

Church as Sacrament of Jesus

Bring us into mission: become the presence of Christ in the world & the source of grace

What stands in any individual's way of fulfilling that mission?

- Separation/isolation from God; sin

- Jesus gives us a path out of sin/isolation to be conformed to him & that path begins with Baptism!

Sacraments are Sacraments of Salvation?

- They are efficacious ex opera operato ("by the very fact of the action's being performed")

- Thus, the grace of the sacrament is not dependent on the worthiness of either the celebrant or the recipient.

Baptism by desire in the CCC

"Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and His Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it, can be saved" (CCC 1260)

What did John the Baptist do?

preached repentance of sin and urged people to prepare for the long awaited Messiah

Which Gospels have Jesus' Baptism?

all 4

Baptism of Jesus

- a revelation of His true character-the Messiah & "beloved son" of God

- Baptism & the Paschal Mystery

Did Jesus need Baptism?

Born without sin, Christ did not need recourse to Baptism as we do, but He submitted to it to show us the value of "self-emptying"

What do we become at Baptism?

beloved sons and daughters

What do we receive at Baptism?

the same blessing as we "come up" out of the waters as new creation: "you are my beloved one, on whom my favor rests!"

--> empowers us to become a part of Jesus' Mission

After Jesus died, what did Baptism replace?

His personal call to discipleship

Baptism is more than repentance but also...

a life changing and holy transformation

What does it mean to say we are grafted onto Christ?

We are united in His life in Baptism

ministry of Jesus

3 fold mission

3 fold mission

Jesus the High Priest, Jesus the Prophet, Jesus the One who serves (king)

literal translation of prophet

"mouthpiece of God"

priest

all the baptized share in the priesthood of Christ

How can you participate in Christ's priestly mission?

when you provide spiritual support, such as through your prayers, to another person

prophet

A prophet witnesses to the Catholic faith and proclaims God's truth.

What does being a prophet sometimes mean?

you have to go against the tide of public opinion

king

Jesus fulfilled his kingly mission by dying for the sins of all.

How can you participate in Christ's kingly mission?

when you put the needs of others before your own needs

Where does the word Baptism come from?

a Greek word meaning to immerse/plunge

Who baptized Jesus?

St. John the Baptist

How was Jesus' Baptism different?

It was a baptism of repentance

Who instituted the Sacrament of Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Jesus

history of Baptism

In the earliest Church, adult converts were baptized immediately; however, in time, a period of instruction called the Catechumenate was developed

When would the Catechumens be baptized?

on Easter Vigil or on the Saturday before Pentecost

What happened to the Catechumenate?

The Catechumenate died out in about the 5th century, as Europe in the Middle Ages was primarily Christian, and most were baptized as infants

practice of infant Baptism

While the practice of infant baptism goes back to the time of the Apostolic Fathers, the practice became universal and very common by the third century

When was infant Baptism more common?

4th and 5th centuries

--> Christianity was legalized and then made the official religion of the Roman Empire

What else happened in the 4th and 5th centuries?

- the doctrine of Original Sin

- writings of St. Augustine & other theologians

- a new emphasis was placed on early reception of the Sacrament of Baptism which takes away Original Sin & all previous personal sins

- Parents and Godparents had an essential role in continuing the development of the faith of the child.

matter of Baptism

water; triple pouring of or immersion in water

form of Baptism

"I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." (Trinitarian Formula)

Who can minister Baptism?

deacon, priest, or bishop; anyone in emergency

How many times can you receive Baptism?

once

steps of Rite of Baptism

- Sign of the cross

- The Word of God

- Exorcisms and Profession of Faith

- Blessing of the water

- Essential Rite of Baptism

- Anointing with sacred chrism

- Receiving or clothing in white garment

- Receiving a lit candle

significance of the sign of the cross

reminder that catechumen belongs to Christ

significance of the Word of God

Scripture reminds us that we belong to God

significance of exorcisms and profession of faith

Priest asks that each candidate be protected against Satan and sin. Each candidate is anointed with oil of catechumens

significance of blessing of the water

Celebrant calls for the Holy Spirit to become present in the water

significance of the Essential Rite of Baptism

Celebrant immerses each candidate in the water three times or pours water over the head saying "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"

significance of anointing with sacred chrism

Anointing of each newly baptized on the crown of the head with Chrism oil. Symbolizes the coming of the Holy Spirit

significance of receiving or clothing in white garment

signifies their new dignity

significance of receiving a lit candle

Candle symbolizes the light of Christ and the neophyte's responsibility to bring the light of Christ to the world

oil of catechumens

olive oil that is blessed by a bishop at the Chrism Mass on or around Holy Thursday and used to anoint those preparing for Baptism

ordinary ministers of Baptism

bishop, priest, and deacon

extraordinary ministers of Baptism

anyone; in the case of emergency, any person, even one not baptized, can baptize another

Why does the Church allow anyone to baptize in an emergency?

because of the importance of Baptism for salvation

Four Stages of Initiation in Early Church

1. Precatechumenate

2. Catechumenate

3. Purification, Enlightenment, or Illumination

4. Mystagogia

Precatechumenate

Inquirers underwent evangelization and initial conversion learning about the Good News.

Catechumenate

Catechumens participated in a two- to three-year period of study about Jesus and the Christian faith.

Purification/Enlightenment/Illumination

The "elect" intensified their preparation for the sacraments of initiation which were received at the Easter Vigil

Mystagogia

- A Greek term meaning "leading into the mystery."

- This period lasted at least the entire Easter season

- The newly baptized, neophytes, immersed themselves in the Church taking an active part.

modern Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

process by which an unbaptized adult or an adult baptized in another ecclesial community prepares for full initiation into the Catholic Church

four stages of RCIA

1. Period of Inquiry/Precatechumenate

2. Period of Catechumenate

3. Period of Purification

4. Mystagogia

Period of Inquiry/Precatechumenate

- interested person learns about the Catholic faith and the call to discipleship

- period of evangelization

- first step of this stage is acceptance into the catechumenate.

Period of Catechumenate

- a time of formation and instruction in the Catholic faith that includes catechesis, spiritual development, participation in the liturgy, and engaging in apostolic witness

- concludes with enrollment of names occurs on first Sunday of Lent. Catechumens sign their names in the Book of the Elect. This is the Rite of Election.

Period of Purification

- The elect participate in three scrutinies.

- They also participate in two optional presentations—the Apostles' or Nicene Creed and the Lord's Prayer.

- ends with the celebration of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

- The catechumens receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Mystagogia (RCIA)

- period of postbaptismal catechesis

- Newly initiated Catholics are called neophytes. Neophytes continue to "deepen their grasp of the Paschal Mystery."

- lasts from Easter Vigil until Pentecost or sometimes Advent

True or False: Both baptism of children and adults have been part of Sacred Tradition since the early Church

true

steps of adult Baptism

- Inquiry-Seeking a spiritual guide

- Period of the Catechumenate - typically a one year process but can extend

--> sponsor and Rite of Dismissal

- Period of Purification & Enlightenment

--> Reception of The Sacrament

- Mystagogia

steps of Baptism for children

- Parents notify the parish

- Parents attend Baptismal classes

- Meet with priest

- Sacrament

- Parents instill the faith-bring them to church and teach the faith

RCIA

a process for adults culminating in the celebration of all three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil

Rite of Baptism of Children

People did not want their children to wait until adulthood to be re-born in Christ's life...infant baptism became prevalent.

--> East vs. West

requirements for the baptized (precepts)

- Attend Mass on Sundays & holy days of obligation and rest

- Confess your sins at least once annually

- Receive Eucharist once during the Easter season

- Observe days of fasting & abstinence

- Provide for the needs of the Church

Why does Baptism have a permanent seal?

Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark (character) of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing the fruits of salvation. Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated.

What does it mean to say that God is not bound by His sacraments?

God can save outside of the sacraments