Baptism

Questions
Where were you baptized? Who did Baptize you? Do you know your God parents?

Why is baptism the most important sacrament?

A. Because it transforms us into Gods people; it incorporates us into the Church B. Brings us new life in Christ and forgiveness of sins through water and the Spirit. C. It gives us the promise of eternal life. D. Saves us from the reality of original sin.

What is original sin?

We Filipinos today, as members of the race of Adam, do not inherit his personal sin, but rather the sinful condition started by his originating sin. It is a condition into which each of us is personally involved. What we inherit, the kasalanang mana, is the state of sinfulness in which we are all born.

What is original sin?

Original sin can refer to: The sin of the world (John 1:29) describing the sinful environment into which we are born. The inner effect of disordered desires/appetite we all experience within us or concupiscence. (The connection between original sin and personal sins. Our personal sins are part of the sin of the world.)

Question

How do we experience the effects of sin in our everyday life?

Why is it called original sin?

Original because its roots in the origin of the human race explains its universality, that is all need to be redeemed. Sin not because it is a personal sinful thought, word, or deed, but because it is a state contrary to Gods will.

How does baptism take away original sin?

Baptism takes away original sin by bringing to the baptized the gift of the Holy Spirit, Gods saving, sanctifying presence. The indwelling Holy Spirit in the baptized makes them adopted sons/daughters of the Father, coheirs with Jesus Christ, and incorporates them into His body, the Church.

Why do we baptize innocent babies?

Infant baptism is not to take away any personal sins the baby obviously cannot have committed sin.

Rather, baptism is to grace the child with the gift of the Holy Spirit, within the Christian community of parents, sponsors, and neighbors, to effectively symbolize the Christian atmosphere needed for growing up as a disciple of Christ.

What does the word baptism mean?

The word baptism comes from a Greek word baptizein which means: To plunge or To immerse (go under)

What does baptism symbolize?

Going under water symbolizes our burial into the death of Christ. It also symbolizes our rising up to new life in Christ. Our union with Christ in this life and the next.

Why do we receive baptism?

Through baptism the baptized: A. Share in Christs suffering and death. B. Share in Christs victory and new life. C. Is called to live on this earth as Jesus lived. D. Share in one destiny, eternal life with God E. Becomes a member of the body of Christ.

What did Jesus command his disciples to do?

A. To go to all the world. B. To instruct all the nations C. To make disciples of all peoples D. To baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Matthew 28: 19-20

What are the three types of baptism?

There are three types of baptism: A. Baptism of water B. Baptism of Blood C. Baptism of desire

What is baptism of Blood?

Those who although not baptized died for the Christian faith. Their blood unites them with Christ and his destiny. Example: Martyrs

What is baptism of desire?

Those who although not baptized wished in this life to receive baptism, but died before its reception. Example: Catechumens Those who although do not know Christ, live and follow the will of God on this earth. Example: Just people, infants (Jesus love for children is evident in the Bible).

What is the rite of baptism?

The rite of baptism is the way the sacrament of baptism is celebrated and received.

How is the Sacrament of baptism celebrated?

A. The sign of the cross. B. The reading of the word of God C. Blessing of the water and invocation of the Spirit of God D. Exorcism

E. Anointing with the oil of Catechumens F. Renunciation of Sin. G. Profession of Faith H. Baptism I. Anointing with Chrism. J. Clothing with White garment K. Lighted Candle.

What is the seal of Baptism?

The seal of Baptism is: A. An eternal mark on the persons soul B. This mark makes the person belong to Christ C. It can never be erased D. It enables the person to do Gods will on this earth.

What are other names for this seal?

A. The seal of the Holy Spirit B. The seal of the Lord C. The seal of Eternal life

Why is the seal important?

A. The seal is important because it is a sign of our faith. B. During our lives on this earth we are called to keep this sign of faith alive and strong.

What are the effects of Baptism?

A. Baptism purifies us from sin. B. Baptism gives us new life through the Holy Spirit. C. We become new creatures. Sons and daughters of God by adoption. D. We become members of the body of Christ. E. We become disciples of Jesus teachings.

Who are the ordinary ministers of baptism?

A. The bishop B. The priest C. The deacon

In case of emergency who can baptize?

Anyone, including a non-Catholic. The baptism has to be in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and water has to be used to baptize the dying person.

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