Baptism

What are the requirements for Baptism?

Water (matter), faith, parent (if a baby), minister (can’t baptize yourself) , haven’t been baptized before this, correct formula (Trinitarian formula).

What is the purpose of Bapitsm?

Want to be free of Original Sin, rebirth as an adopted child of God these are important to our identity and salvation. Baptism is the gateway to the other sacraments.

What are different circumstances that you would baptize someone?

In war (Vietnam War, WWII) and car accident/accidents.

What are the two sacraments that Padre Pio is known for?

Eucharist-Mass could take a long time, looked like he was suffering the Passion himself, his suffering would elevate and could barely get through it until the Eucharist was over 

Reconciliation (confession)- heard them for a long time every day; there were long lines to have it with him, he could read souls

What are the different types of Baptism?

Baptism of blood and Baptism of desire

What is the Baptism by Blood?

When someone dies for the faith even though they haven’t received the sacrament of Baptism; being maryterd for the faith

What is the Baptism of Desire?

When someone wants Baptism, tries to live a holy life, but you don't have the sources to do that or you didn’t have the knowledge to know that it was so essential. 

What are the two main parts of the Baptismal vows?

Renouncing sin and professing your faith

What small part is included in the Baptism as well?

There is a small exorcism even though the person isn’t possessed, but to fight off the attacks of the evil one that are to come in their life. Parts of the rites are similar to an exorcism. 

What happens to your sins when you are adult and are baptized?

All of your sins will be forgiven; not just your original sin but all of your sins. 

Where does Baptism get it’s power from?

Christ, especially when He goes through the Passion and Resurrection ; the cross. 

When do we renew our vows?

In the Easter season

What does Mark’s Gospel say?

He who believes and is baptized will be saved.

What does the Greek word for Baptism mean?

plunge or immerse

Why is Baptism called a gift?

It is conferred on those who bring nothing; it is available to everyone.

Why is Baptism called the garment of immortality?

It veils the shame of sin.

Before creation and man what was already working?

Water and the Holy Spirit

What is the meaning of water?

It cleanses us, gives us life, and can bring death (flood, drowning); can create and destroy. In Baptism we are share in Jesus’s death and Resurrection.

What are the strong prefigurments of Baptism?

Start of creation (water and spirit-Spirit hovering over the waters of creation), flood (Noah’s ark), crossing of the Red Sea to escape Egypt (strongest one because it is setting them free like Baptism does for us by sin; they are liberated from slavery and we are liberated from sin).

When does Jesus start His public ministry?

After He was baptize

What comes out of the side of Jesus when He was stabbed and what do they symbolize?

Blood and water, which symbolize the Eucharist and Baptism.

When does the Church start baptizing people?

Pentecost (3,000 people were baptized on Pentecost).

What are the sacraments of Initation?

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

What is the summit and source of our faith?

The Eucharist

What is Baptism and Confirmation supposed to lead us to?

The Eucharist

What marks signify us and our redemption?

Sign of the cross, pouring water 3 times with the Trinatarian formula, and the actions that the priest or minister is doing = signify the grace of redemption that Christ gives the person.

What does RCIA stand for?

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

When did RCIA come out?

After Vatican II

Oil is used in baptism, what is it called and who consecrates it?

Chrism and it is consecrated by a Bishop

If you run out of water, but have the oil, can you just replace it with that?

No, you can’t baptize with the oil or replace the water for something because it has to be water. 

What does the white garment mean?

We are putting on Christ for our shame.

Why was Jesus baptized?

Main reason Is because he wants to take our sin even though he didn’t have sin and show us the way to join in the new covenant through His cross. He wanted to become one of us without sin; take on all of our sins and suffering and give us the great example of righteousness. 

Baptism is a Sacrament of regeneration through what?

Water and word

Why are we drawn to sin?

Because we are tainted; Original Sin (concupiscence). Jesus came to restore and repair us. Original Sin didn’t completely destroy us; there is still good in us.

What kind of Baptism was John the Baptists?

repentance 

What is John the Baptist?

The Elijah to come. Elijah prepares the people for God similar to John.

Who is the new Eve?

Mary because she fulfilled the plan of the Father’s love through her yes; her obedience. 

What leaves a spiritual mark?

Baptism, Holy Orders, Confirmation

What Peter say to the crowd on Pentecost?

Repent and be baptized (repentance is necessary for Baptism) 

What are the effects of Baptism?

You have the help of the Holy Spirit throughout your life even if if you reject it your whole life (He is always trying to work in your life after Baptism). 

Why is it important to baptize infants/babies?

Once you realize the importance of Baptism and that you have the responsibility to have your child baptized you would find it very risky to not baptize them. You don't want to get to the end of your life and have to be faced with the question of why did you not baptize your child even though you had the opportunity to do it. 

Why is Jesus baptized and what is the significance of that?

What virtues are given in Baptism?

Theological virtues-faith, hope, and love. The greatest of these is love.

What are the prefigurments of Baptism in the Old Testament?