1 Sacrament of The Church

1ST SACRAMENT OF THE CHURCH
BIBLICAL/HISTORICAL
FOUNDATIONS
OLD TESTAMENT
Sacred Scripture sees it as “overshadowed”

by the Spirit of God (Gen.1:2)
The Church has seen in Noah’s Ark a prefiguring
of salvation by Baptism (1 Pt. 3:20)

If water springing up from the earth symbolizes
life, the water of the sea is a symbol of death.
By this symbolism, Baptism signifies communication
with Christ’s death.
The crossing of the Red
Sea announces the
liberation brought by
Baptism.
Baptism prefigured in
the crossing of the
Jordan River.
NEW TESTAMENT
All the Old covenant prefigurations find their fulfillment

in Christ Jesus. He begins His public life after having
baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan (Mt. 3:13).
The blood and water that flowed
from the pierced side of the
crucified Jesus are types of
Baptism and the Eucharist, the
sacrament of new life.
From then on it is possible “to be born of the water

and the Spirit” in order to enter the Kingdom of God
(Jn. 19:34).
CHURCH’S
RENEWED
UNDERSTANDING
ON
BAPTISM
Baptism means:
1. New life in Christ
2. Incorporation into the Christian community
3. Sacrament of faith
New Life in Union with Christ
Unite the baptized with Christ through:
• the symbol of water and God’s Spirit

• sharing in Christ’s “baptism “ in His paschal Mystery
ORIGINAL SIN AND BAPTISM
Original sin in the context of Baptism refers not

to the personal, originating sin of first humans,
but to the sinful state resulting from that first
sin.
Washing with water- symbolizes a cleansing
from all sin and rebirth to new life in the Spirit.
INCORPORATION INTO THE CHURCH
 Baptism’s second effect is to unite us with others as members of

Christ’s Body, the Church (CCC, 1267-70). “Just as a human body is
one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body,
though many, is one body, so also Christ.
 Our personal relationship with Christ is never any “private affair”

we have created by ourselves, but always a loving friendship that
originates, develops and grows in union with fellow members of
Christ’s Body, the Church.
 The church refers to the baptized person forming the Christian

community.
Sharing in Christ’s Mission
 Baptism confers a sharing in Christ’s very mission (CCC

1270). Particularly in his threefold office as prophet,
priest and king.
 Thus the baptized are called to exercise their sharing in

Christ’s priesthood (offer spiritual sacrifices) bear witness
to Christ (proclaim, give answer) who is their light.
The baptized are called to live prophetically as Christ lived,
to witness as He did, to the luminous coming together of
Gospel and Life.
What are the 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).
Baptism on Infants
 The parents and the godparents, who

moreover have a serious obligation to see that
the baptized children , are formed in faith by
Catholic upbringing as they grow and mature.
 Infant baptism highlights the fact that baptism

is above all free gift of God’s grace, not
something merited.
Baptism on Infants
 The origin and growth of the personal life of

every child begins immediately upon birth, so
likewise does the Christian life of faith in Christ.
 Infant baptism simply shows God’s initiative in

loving the child: the first step, “wholly directed
toward acquiring the fullness of life in Christ.”
Duties and Responsibilities of Godparents
1. Godparents should be sufficiently mature

persons (ordinarily at least 16 yrs. old), good living
Catholics who, themselves, have been initiated in
three sacraments.
2. Capable and truly intend to help the newly
baptized/confirmed to faithfully live up to all the
duties inherent in Christian life.
Duties and Responsibilities of Godparents
3. Godparents are the second parents and their

duties and responsibilities do not begin and end on
the baptismal day- revived during Christmas
season, birthdays and graduation days.
4. Sponsors may be able to extend some necessary

and solicited assistance.
5. Their duties encompass all aspects, namely,

spiritual, moral, psychological and social.
ADULT BAPTISM
The baptism ceremony for adults is

similar to baptism of children except
that you make the baptismal promises
yourself. Instead of godparents adults
have sponsors whose role is to
encourage you in the Catholic faith.
SOME RULES FOR ADMINISTERING BAPTISM OF ADULTS:
1. An adult should not be baptized without his knowledge and

consent, and then only after being duly instructed. Moreover, he
must have true compunction for his sins.
2. The priest who is to baptize adults, as well as the candidates

themselves, if in good health, ought properly to be fasting.
Unless prevented by grave reasons, immediately following
baptism an adult should assist at Mass and receive holy
communion.
3. The priest should inform himself of the candidate's status,

particularly when dealing with strangers. In these cases let him
make careful inquiry as to whether they were ever baptized
elsewhere and whether it was done properly.
SYMBOLS,
FORMS,
MINISTERS
AND
RECIPIENT
The matter is WATER, which should be true water, for the sake of the
authentic sacramental symbolism.
WATER -should be clean, for reasons of health.
-The use of plastic containers and bottles should be

avoided.
- is a natural symbol.
WATER SYMBOLIZES MANY THINGS.
1. It cleanses, a sign that they want to be clean

spiritually and physically, it refreshes.
2. Bathing enables people to experience a

regeneration of energy.
3. It gives life.
THE FORM IS: “I BAPTIZED YOU IN THE
NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE
SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
Note: NO Amen.
In emergency baptism, the form is said

while water is poured three times.
The ordinary ministers of Baptism are the Bishop, and
Priest and, in the Latin church, also the Deacon.
In case of emergency, any person, even someone

not baptized, can baptize, if he has the required
intention. The intention required is the will to do
what the Church does when she baptizes, and to
apply the Trinitarian baptismal formula. The
church finds the reason for this possibility in the
universal saving will of God and the necessity of
baptism for salvation.
EVERY UNBAPTIZED IS A CANDIDATE
FOR BAPTISM. THE PARENTS OF INFANTS
MUST VOUCH FOR THE CATHOLIC
UPBRINGING OF THEIR CHILDREN.
Other symbols used in the sacramental celebration of baptism:
1. Anointing- the anointing with chrism after Baptism is a

sign of the royal priesthood of the baptized and their
enrolment into the company of the People of God.
2. White Garment- is a symbol of their new dignity.
3. Lighted Candle- it shows their vocation to live as befits
children of light.
THE RITE OF
BAPTISM
1. Reception of the Children
2. Liturgy of the Word
3. Prayer of Exorcism
4. Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith

5. THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
6. ANOINTING WITH THE SACRED
CHRISM
7. CLOTHING WITH WHITE GARMENT
8. LIGHTING OF
CANDLE
9. OUR FATHER – FINAL BLESSING
References
Catechism of the Catholic Church - The sacrament of Baptism

https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c
1a1.htm
The Sacrament of Baptism - My Catholic Worship!

https://mycatholic.life/the-my-catholic-life-series/my-catholic-
worship/chapter-3-the-sacrament-of-baptism/
The Sacrament of Baptism - The Catechism of the Catholic

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1ST SACRAMENT OF THE CHURCH

Sacred Scripture sees it as “overshadowed”

All the Old covenant prefigurations find their fulfillment

From then on it is possible “to be born of the water

New Life in Union with Christ

Unite the baptized with Christ through:

• the symbol of water and God’s Spirit

Original sin in the context of Baptism refers not

 Baptism’s second effect is to unite us with others as members of

 Our personal relationship with Christ is never any “private affair”

 The church refers to the baptized person forming the Christian

 Baptism confers a sharing in Christ’s very mission (CCC

 Thus the baptized are called to exercise their sharing in

Those who although not baptized

Their blood unites them with Christ

Those who although do not know Christ, live and

Example: Just people, infants (Jesus’ love for

 The parents and the godparents, who

 Infant baptism highlights the fact that baptism

 The origin and growth of the personal life of

 Infant baptism simply shows God’s initiative in

1. Godparents should be sufficiently mature

3. Godparents are the second parents and their

4. Sponsors may be able to extend some necessary

5. Their duties encompass all aspects, namely,

The baptism ceremony for adults is

1. An adult should not be baptized without his knowledge and

2. The priest who is to baptize adults, as well as the candidates

3. The priest should inform himself of the candidate's status,

WATER -should be clean, for reasons of health.

-The use of plastic containers and bottles should be

1. It cleanses, a sign that they want to be clean

2. Bathing enables people to experience a

In emergency baptism, the form is said

In case of emergency, any person, even someone

Other symbols used in the sacramental celebration of baptism:

1. Anointing- the anointing with chrism after Baptism is a

2. Liturgy of the Word

4. Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith

Catechism of the Catholic Church - The sacrament of Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism - My Catholic Worship!

The Sacrament of Baptism - The Catechism of the Catholic

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