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The Ritual of Baptism Symbolic Action and Words

The Ritual of Baptism Symbolic Action and Words. p.136. #1 Water p. 137. Natural Symbol Scriptural Meanings Taking the Plunge Powerful communicator Trinitarian Formula = “I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit”

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The Ritual of Baptism Symbolic Action and Words

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  1. The Ritual of BaptismSymbolic Action and Words p.136

  2. #1 Water p. 137 • Natural Symbol • Scriptural Meanings • Taking the Plunge • Powerful communicator • Trinitarian Formula= “I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit” • These words and the waterare ESSENTIAL to the sacrament

  3. Essential to Sacrament

  4. # 2 Oil p. 138 • Healing • Strengthening • Being choses

  5. # 3 White Garment p. 139 • Becoming a New Creation

  6. # 4 A Lighted Candle p. 142 • Fascinates us and captivates us • Dispels darkness • Guides the lost • Wards off danger and exposes evil • It is warm and inviting

  7. The flame is received from the Easter candle The newly baptized person shares the light of Christ.

  8. Baptism’s History p. 144 • The Catechumate ---Group A • Easter Vigil---Group B and C • Mystagogia—Group D

  9. Evolution into 3 Sacraments • Delayed anointing.. Until the bishop could arrive and “confirm” the baptism. • Infant baptism becomes the norm….

  10. Since Vatican II • Process for young children • Process for Adults and older children

  11. Young Children • Baptism is not consciously chosen • It is a gift from God not dependant on the person’s merit • No one “speaks’ for the child • The parents are recognized as wanting the Baptism. • Godparents are there to help and support the parents • “Initiated” one way or another

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