Baptism

• Baptism - is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word.
• Two types of Baptism

  A. Aspersion

  B. Affusion
• 1. Reception of the child

  The priest/bishop/deacon will

  ask about the child then the

  parents and god parents with

  the sign of the cross
• B. Celebration of God’s word

  Prayers are offered for the child

  and their family, and the

  community present asks for the

  guidance of the saints in Heaven.

  The child is anointed on the chest

  with the Oil of Catechumens.
• C. Celebration of the sacrament

  Parents and godparents renew the

  promises which were made at their own

  Baptism before the priest or deacon

  pours the baptismal water over the

  child’s head or immerses them three

  times while saying chants
• D. Conclusion of the rite

  The celebration concludes as everyone

  prays together the prayer Christ taught

  us, the Our Father. The priest or deacon

  will pray a blessing for the parents and all

  who have joined in this joyful welcoming

  of a new Christian into the Church.
• Baptism is the sinner’s

  entrance into the Church.
• Declares that you are a

  follower of Christ.
• It is to cleanse the child

  from the original sin and to

  let them be a part of the

  community.
• Baptism is a sign and seal of salvation
• 1st sacrament - Baptism
• 3 people that are allowed to perform baptism:

  • Priest
  • Bishop
  • Minister