The Sacrament of

BAPTISM Group 1
Sacrament of Baptism
 To baptize (Greek baptizein) means to "plunge" or "immerse”
The ”plunge" into the water symbolizes the catechumen’s (a young Christian
preparing for confirmation) burial into Christ’s death, from which he
rises by resurrection with him, as "a new creature."
 It is also called "the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit," for it
signifies and brings about the birth of water and the Spirit without which no one "can
enter the kingdom of God."
 “This bath is called enlightenment, because those who receive this instruction are
enlightened in their understanding.” Having received in Baptism the Word, "the true
light that enlightens every man," the person baptized has been "enlightened," he
becomes a "son of light," indeed, he becomes "light" himself:
Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift. . . .We call it gift, grace, anointing,
enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift
because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the
guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who
are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it
washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship.
When did Jesus Christ institute the
Sacrament of Baptism?
 Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Baptism before the Ascension (physical
departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God in Heaven); when he
said to His apostles:
“Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptize them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew
28:19)
What are the Requirements for the
Reception of Baptism?

1. Believing in Christ.
2. Understanding the Apostle’s Creed
3. Accepting the Ten Commandments
4. Knowing the Seven Sacraments and the Our
Father
Who will
receive the “Every person not yet baptized and only such a person is
able to be baptized.”
sacrament of
Baptism?
Who will receive the sacrament of
Baptism?

Adult Baptism Infant Baptism

 The adults (from the age of  In Infant Baptism, infants, who
seven onwards), before are unable to comply with the
receiving Baptism, must basic requirements, are
undergo the catechumenate, baptized in the faith of the
which is a period of preparation Church with the assistance
in the faith, morals, and the good example of
sacraments, and community life parents and godparents.
of the Church.
 Who is the Minister
of Baptism?

 The Ordinary Minister of

Baptism is a clergy, either
Deacon, Priest or Bishop.
 The Extraordinary Minister,
who can baptize only in
emergency cases, is any
person who intends to baptize
according to the intention of
the Church, and who baptizes
with water in the name of the
Holy Trinity.
Responsibilities of
Christian Parents

 Must see to it that their

children are Baptized as
soon as possible.
 Teach them by words and
example to know and
practice the basic teachings
of the Church, the Ten
Commandments, the Seven
Sacraments, and the basic
Christian Prayers.
Responsibilities of
Godparents
 Must assist the parents in the
Christian upbringing of their
children; especially if the
parents fail or unable to
provide for it.
 Catholics of good standing, 16
years of age and above, who
have received the Sacraments
of Baptism, Confirmation,
and First Communion. (Those
who cannot fulfill these
requirements, can only be
secondary sponsors of
Baptism)
The Rite of Baptism
Reception of the
Children
Liturgy of the
Word
 First Reading
 Responsorial Psalm
 Alleluia
 Gospel
 Homily
 Prayer of the Faithful
 Prayer of Exorcism
Celebration of
the Sacrament
 Blessing and Invocation of
God over Baptismal Water
 Renunciation of Sin and
Profession of Faith
 Anointing with Chrism
 Clothing with White Garment
 Lighted Candle
Highlights of Renunciation of Sin and
Profession of Faith
 The questioning of the parents and godparents by the Celebrant.
 The giving of the Celebrant’s and the congregation’s assent to the profession of
faith.
 The baptismal itself:
______ I BAPTIZE YOU IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER,
(Celebrant immerses the child or pours water upon him/her)
AND OF THE SON,
(Immerses the child or pours water upon him/her for the second time)
AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
(Immerses the child or pours water upon him/her for the third time)
Concluding Rite
 Lord’s Prayer
 Blessing
The Sacrament of Baptism