INTRODUCTION TO THE SACRAMENTS BAPTISM RCIA PRESENTATION: JANUARY 11, 2017 Deacon Del

What Are Sacraments? Sacraments are an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give us Grace.

BAPTISM COMMUNION CONFIRMATION MARRIAGE HOLY ORDERS RECONCILIATION SACRAMENTS BAPTISM COMMUNION CONFIRMATION MARRIAGE HOLY ORDERS RECONCILIATION ANOINTING OF THE SICK

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION BAPTISM COMMUNION CONFIRMATION

THE SACRAMENTS OF SERVICE MARRIAGE HOLY ORDERS

THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING RECONCILIATION ANOINTING OF THE SICK

MATTHEW 3: 1 - 17

BAPTISM IN THE SCRIPTURES Baptism resembles, in some ways, the Jewish act of ritual cleansing (Tevilah). One difference is that Tevilah is repeatable, but Baptism in once only. John the Baptist used Baptism as the central sacrament of his ministry.

JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY AND COMMISSION TO THE APOSTLES Jesus began his public ministry after having himself baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan River. After his resurrection, Jesus gives this mission to his apostles: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19 - 20

THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON BAPTISM 1224 Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself to the baptism of St. John, intended for sinners, in order to "fulfill all righteousness."19 Jesus' gesture is a manifestation of his self-emptying.20 The Spirit who had hovered over the waters of the first creation descended then on the Christ as a prelude of the new creation, and the Father revealed Jesus as his "beloved Son.”21 1225 In his Passover Christ opened to all men the fountain of Baptism. He had already spoken of his Passion, which he was about to suffer in Jerusalem, as a "Baptism" with which he had to be baptized.22 The blood and water that flowed from the pierced side of the crucified Jesus are types of Baptism and the Eucharist, the sacraments of new life.23 From then on, it is possible "to be born of water and the Spirit"24 in order to enter the Kingdom of God.

BAPTISM AND GRACE The two principal effects of Baptism are purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.65 By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as well as all punishment for sin.66 In those who have been reborn nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God, neither Adam's sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation from God. Baptism not only purifies from all sins, but also makes the neophyte "a new creature," an adopted son of God, who has become a "partaker of the divine nature,"69 member of Christ and co-heir with him,70 and a temple of the Holy Spirit.71 The Most Holy Trinity gives the baptized sanctifying grace: - enabling them to believe in God, to hope in him, and to love him through the theological virtues; - giving them the power to live and act under the prompting of the Holy Spirit through the gifts of the Holy Spirit; - allowing them to grow in goodness through the moral virtues. Thus the whole organism of the Christian's supernatural life has its roots in Baptism.

SUMMARY OF CCC ON BAPTISM 1275 Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation which is its strengthening; and the Eucharist which nourishes the disciple with Christ's Body and Blood for his transformation in Christ. 1276 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (Mt 28:19-20). 1277 Baptism is birth into the new life in Christ. In accordance with the Lord's will, it is necessary for salvation, as is the Church herself, which we enter by Baptism. 1278 The essential rite of Baptism consists in immersing the candidate in water or pouring water on his head, while pronouncing the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 1279 The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. By this very fact the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ. 1280 Baptism imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual sign, the character, which consecrates the baptized person for Christian worship. Because of the character Baptism cannot be repeated (cf. DS 1609 and DS 1624).

Rite of Baptism of One Child

Celebrant: What name have you given your child? Parents: N. Celebrant: What do you ask of God's Church for N.? Parents: Baptism. Celebrant: You have asked to have N. /and N. baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training him/her/them in the practice of faith. It will be your duty to bring him/her/them up to keep God's commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking? Parents: We do. Celebrant: Asking the godparents: Are you ready to help these parents in their duty as Christian mother and father? Celebrant: N. /and N., the Christian community welcomes you with great joy. In its name I claim you for Christ our Savior by the sign of his cross. I now trace the cross on your forehead, and invite your parents (and godparents) to do the same. Sign of the cross on forehead. Invite Parents and God parents to do the same.

Liturgy of the Word First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Gospel Homily Prayer of Faithful Celebrant: My brothers and sisters, let us ask our Lord Jesus Christ to look lovingly on N. /and N. who is/are to be baptized, on his parents and godparents, and on all the baptized. Celebrant: By the mystery of your death and resurrection, bathe N. /and N. in light, give him/her/them the new life of baptism and welcome him/her/them into your holy Church.

All: Lord, hear our prayer. Celebrant: Through baptism and confirmation, make N. /and N. your faithful follower(s) and witness (es) to your gospel. Celebrant: Lead him/her/them by a holy life to the joys of God's kingdom. Celebrant: Make the lives of his/her/their parents and godparents examples of faith to inspire him/her/them. Celebrant: Keep his/her/their families always in your love. Celebrant: Renew the grace of our baptism in each one of us.

Litany of Saints Holy Mary, Mother of God – pray for us. Saint John the Baptist – pray for us. Saint Joseph – pray for us. Saint Peter and Saint Paul – pray for us. All holy men and women – pray for us. Prayer of Exorcism and Anointing (Catechumans) before Baptism: Almighty and ever-living God, you sent your only Son into the world to cast out the power of Satan, spirit of evil, to rescue man from the kingdom of darkness, and bring him into the splendor of your kingdom of light. We pray for N./and N. set them free from original sin, make them a temple of your glory, and send your Holy Spirit to dwell within them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

The Oil of Catechumans This sacred oil is used in Baptism, and derives its name from that fact -- a catechumen being an instructed convert who is about to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. [During] the administration of that Sacrament [to a child,] the priest says "We anoint you with the oil of salvation in the name of Christ our Savior; may he strengthen you with his power, who lives and reigns for ever and ever." The priest/deacon makes with this oil the sign of the cross on the [breast of the] person who is to be baptized...

Celebration of the Sacrament Blessing and Invocation of God over Baptismal Water Father, you give us grace through sacramental signs, which tell us of the wonders of your unseen power. In baptism we use your gift of water, which you have made a rich symbol of the grace you give us in this sacrament. At the very dawn of creation your Spirit breathed on the waters making them the wellspring of all holiness. The waters of the great flood you made a sign of the waters of baptism, that make an end of sin and a new beginning of goodness. Through the waters of the Red Sea you led Israel out of slavery, to be an image of God's holy people, set free from sin by baptism. In the waters of the Jordan your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Spirit. Your Son willed that water and blood should flow from his side as he hung upon the cross. After his resurrection he told his disciples: "Go out and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Father, look now with your love upon your Church, and unseal for her the foundation of baptism. By the power of the Spirit give to the water of this font the grace of your Son. You created man in your own likeness: cleanse him from sin in a new birth to innocence by water and the spirit. We ask you, Father, with your son to send the Holy Spirit upon the water of this font. May all who are buried with Christ in the death of baptism rise also with him to newness life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen

Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith Celebrant: Dear parents and godparents: You have come here to present for baptism N./and N. By water and the Holy Spirit he/she/they is/are to receive the gift of new life from God, who is love. On your part, you must make it your constant care to bring him/her/them up in the practice of faith. See that the divine life which God gives him/her/them is kept safe from the poison of sin, to grow always stronger in his/her/their heart (s). If your faith makes you ready to accept this responsibility, renew now the vows of your own baptism. Reject sin; profess your faith in Christ Jesus. This is the faith of the Church. This is the faith in which N. /and N. is/are about to be baptized.

For parents and godparents: Celebrant: Do you reject Satan? Parents & Godparents: I do. Celebrant: And all his works? Parents & Godparents: I do. Celebrant: And all his empty promises? Celebrant: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Celebrant: 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 and of the Father? Celebrant: 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? Celebrant: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it, in Christ Jesus our Lord. All: Amen.

Baptism Celebrant: Is it your will that N. should be baptized in the faith of the Church, which we have all professed with you? Parents & Godparents: Yes. Celebrant: N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Anointing with Chrism on the Crown Celebrant: God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and welcomed you into his holy people. He now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may you live always as members of his body, sharing everlasting life. All: Amen

The Holy Chrism The Chrism is generally held to be the matter or essential substance for the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is applied by the Bishop in the form of a cross on the forehead of the person confirmed. It is used also in the ceremonies of Baptism, an unction [an anointing] being made by the priest/deacon with it on the crown of the head immediately after the pouring of the water. Its use is required also in the consecration of a Bishop, and [the ordination of a priest. Baptism makes us sharers in the priesthood of christ. Chrism, which is also used in ordination, brings forward this truth. All those who share in Christ's priesthood, share with him, each at their own level, Christ's role in teaching, sanctifying and leading his people.]

Clothing with White Garment Celebrant: N. you have become a new creation, and have clothed yourself in Christ. See in this white garment the outward sign of our Christian dignity. With your family and friends to help you by word and example, bring that dignity unstained into the everlasting life of heaven. All: Amen. Lighted Candle Celebrant: Receive the light of Christ. Parents and godparents, this light is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. N. /and N. has/have been enlightened by Christ. He/she/they is/are to walk always as a child/children of the light. May he/she/they keep the flame of faith alive in his/her/their heart. When the Lord comes, may he/she/they go out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom. All: Amen.

Lord's Prayer: Celebrant: Dearly beloved, N. /and N. have been reborn in baptism. He/she/they is/are now called child/children of God, for so indeed he/she/they is/are. In confirmation he/she/they will receive the fullness of God's Spirit. In Holy Communion he/she/they will share the banquet of Christ's sacrifice, calling God his/her/their Father in the midst of the Church. In his name, in the Spirit of our common sonship, let us pray together in the words our Lord has given us: Our Father…...

Celebrant: God the Father, through his son, the Virgin Mary's child, has brought joy to all Christian mothers, as they see the hope of eternal life shine on their children. May he bless N. /and N. the mother of N. /and N. She/they now thank (s) God for the gift of N./and N. May she/they be one with him in thanking him for ever in heaven in Christ Jesus our Lord. All: Amen. Celebrant: God is the giver of all life, human and divine. May he bless N. /and N. the father of N. /and N. With N. /and N. He/they will be the first teachers of N. /and N in the ways of faith. May he/they be also the best of teachers, bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Celebrant: By God's gift, through water and the Holy Spirit, we are reborn to everlasting life. In his goodness, may he continue to pour out his blessings upon all present, who are his sons and daughters. May he make them always, wherever they may be, faithful members of his holy people. May he send his peace upon all who are gathered here, in Christ Jesus our Lord. All: Amen. Concluding Rite. Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Celebrant: May the almighty God, bless you, the Father and the Son, ╬ and the Holy Spirit. Celebrant: Go in peace. All: Thanks be to God.

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