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The Rite of Baptism for a Child

The Rite of Baptism for a Child. The Paschal Mystery Course. Document # TX001326. “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit” (John 3:5). The Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Baptism Holy Communion Confirmation.

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The Rite of Baptism for a Child

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  1. The Rite of Baptism for a Child The Paschal Mystery Course Document # TX001326

  2. “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit” (John 3:5).

  3. The Sacraments of Christian Initiation • Baptism • Holy Communion • Confirmation

  4. A Communal Celebration Image in public domain

  5. Parents Celebrant: What name do you give your child? Parents: Olivia. Celebrant: What do you ask of God’s Church for Olivia? Parents: Baptism. Image in public domain

  6. Celebrant:You have asked to have your child baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training her in the practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring her up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor.

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  8. Godparents Celebrant:Are you ready to help the parents of this child in their duty as Christian parents? Godparents:We are. Celebrant:Olivia, 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.

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  10. Symbols Holy Oils Celebrant: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.

  11. Symbols Water • Celebrant:At the very dawn of creation your Spirit breathed on the waters, making them the wellspring of all holiness.

  12. Celebrant: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.

  13. Celebrant: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.

  14. “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” (Matthew 28:19). Image in public domain

  15. Celebrant:Olivia, I baptize you in the name of the Father • He immerses the child or pours water upon it. • Celebrant:and of the Son • He immerses the child or pours water upon it a second time. • Celebrant:and of the Holy Spirit. • He immerses the child or pours water upon it a third time.

  16. 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.

  17. Symbols The White Garment • Celebrant:Olivia, you have become a new creation, and have clothed yourself in Christ. See in this white garment the outward sign of your Christian dignity. With your family and friends to help you by word and example, bring that dignity unstained into the everlasting life of heaven. Image in public domain

  18. Symbols • The Candle • Celebrant:This child of yours has been enlightened by Christ. She is to walk always as a child of the light. May she keep the flame of faith alive in her heart.

  19. The Rite of Ephphetha Celebrant:The Lord Jesus made the deaf hear and the dumb speak. May he soon touch your ears to receive his word, and your mouth to proclaim his faith.

  20. One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins Image in public domain

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