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4 Baptism 091119095933 Phpapp02
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What was visible in our Savior has passed over into his mysteries -- St. Leo the Great
Opening Prayer
Veni, Sancte Spiritus
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit, You have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right And always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
-- Handbook on Indulgences and Grants (1991)
Scripture Readings
1st Reading: Romans 6:3-11 2nd Reading: John 3:1-6
Review
What is the liturgy? Why is the liturgy important? When is the liturgy celebrated? Who celebrates the liturgy? How is the liturgy celebrated? Where is the liturgy celebrated?
Overview
Paschal Mystery Economy of Salvation Sacraments and Sacramentals Ex Opere Operato What makes a sacrament valid? Sacramental seal or indelible mark Sacrament of Baptism What is it? How is it celebrated? Who can receive it? Who can baptize? Is it necessary? What are the effects of baptism?
Economy of Salvation
Economy from Greek oikonomia, literally management of a household or stewardship (CCC, glossary) Economy of Salvation or Divine Economy
Gods revelation and communication of Himself to the world in time for the sake of the salvation of all humanity Accomplished through the work of Jesus Christ, through His Body, the Church, in its life and sacraments
What are sacramentals? (CCC 1668f) The difference between sacramentals and Sacraments
Sacrament of Baptism
First sacrament of initiation door to other sacraments Prefigured in Old Testament Form I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (cf. Mt 28:19) Matter true and natural water (physical contact with the body by immersion, or pouring, or sprinkling) Minister a priest or deacon (anybody in extraordinary circumstances) Rite of Baptism also includes prayers and symbols, annointing with Holy Chrism Indelible mark on soul never repeated
Effects of Baptism
Gives us new life in Christ (cf. 2 Cor 5:17) Removes original sin, all personal sin, and all punishment for sin Fills the soul with grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit (see Col 2:13-14 and Acts 2:38) We die with our Lord in Baptism and are born into the new, spiritual life of Christ, and are clothed with him Incorporated into the Body of Christ, the Church (cf. 1 Cor 12:13)
Necessity of Baptism
The Lord Himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation (Jn 3:5) Baptism by water, since the promulgation of the Gospel, is necessary for salvation Baptism by blood (martyrdom) and the desire for Baptism brings forth the fruits of Baptism without being a sacrament
Terms to know
Anamnesis Catechesis Epiclesis Ex opere operato Lex orandi, lex credendi Sacraments Baptism Catechumenate Initiation Mystagogy Neophytes RCIA
Questions?
Works of Mercy
Charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbors in their bodily and spiritual needs. Spiritual Works of Mercy instructing, advising, consoling, comforting, forgiving, and patiently forbearing Corporal Works of Mercy feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, sheltering the homeless, and burying the dead