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Background
Baptism is the foundation for the whole
Christian existence.
It is the gateway into life of the Holy Spirit, and
it gives us access to the other sacraments.
In Baptism, we are freed from all sin,
including original sin.
It is through Baptism, that we truly become
a Christian.
Sacrament of Initiation!!!
Eucharist and Confirmation
Interesting
The word "baptism" comes from the Greek word to "plunge" or
"immerse." As Christ plunged into death for our sake and rose
again, so too are we plunged into the waters for rebirth.
A Sacrament of Faith
He who believes and is baptized will be saved;
but he who does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:16
Who?
Who can be baptized?
Anyone (adults, children, infants)
Because we are born with a fallen
nature, tainted by original sin, even
the newly born are in need of
Baptism. Their parents and
godparents make an act of faith on
behalf of them, and they grow in this
faith.
The Effects
1. Sins (original and personal) are washed away
2. It is made possible for us to share in eternal salvation.
3. We become adopted Children of God.
4. We become members of the Church, the Body of Christ
5. We receive grace from the Holy Spirit to live as a follower of Jesus
and a member of the Church
Implications
A Baptized
individual is
guaranteed the
lifelong help of
the Holy Spirit!
The
Importance
Baptism is a necessity!
Jesus tells us: "Truly, truly I say to you,
unless one is born of water of the
Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of
God." John 3:6
Specifically
1. Baptism by blood: those who die for the sake of faith without
receiving the sacrament of Baptism are baptized through their
martyrdom for Christ. (CCC 1258)
2. Catechumens: if someone who has an explicit desire to receive
Baptism and is repentant of his sins is assured the salvation through the
sacrament they were unable to receive. (CCC 1259)
3. Those who would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had
known its necessity: Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of
Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in
accordance with his understanding of it can be saved. (CCC 1260)
4. Children who have died without Baptism: We can only entrust
them to the mercy of God, with confidence in His saving power and
Jesus tenderness toward children: Let the children come to me, do not
hinder them. Mark 10:14 (CCC 1261)