In the Old Testament the Sacrament of Baptism was foreshadowed in various ways

Natural sign - Water is a sign and source of life, vitality, and death The Flood waters brought an end to human sinfulness and the Ark brought salvation to Noah and his family Crossing of the Red Sea Liberated Israel from slavery and destroyed their enemies Crossing over the Jordan through the waters of the Jordan Israel was led to the Promised Land -Circumcision is a pre-figurement of Baptism Moses was the initiator of circumcision, the rite of initiation of the Old Covenant. On the eighth day after his birth every Hebrew male child was circumcised (Lev. 12:3). This rite incorporated him into God's people Israel. Similarly, baptism is the New Testament equivalent of Old Testament circumcision. For in the book of Colossians, Paul writes: In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of flesh in the circumcision of Christ; and you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. And you, who were dead in trespasses and the un-circumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses. (Col. 2:11-13)

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Baptism: Outward Sign
Form (Word) N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit The Greek word baptizo means to immerse Matter (Action) pouring or submerging in water Minister bishop, priest, or deacon In an emergency anyone can baptize Recipient - any person not yet baptized can receive baptism

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Baptism: Instituted by Christ John 3:5 Jesus answered, Amen, Amen, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:25-26 Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word

Baptism: To Give Grace

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Effects of Baptism Imprints on ones soul an indelible character, that is, it permanently seals one as a child of God; thus baptism can only be received once Unites one to Christs death and Resurrection (Rom 6:3-4) Gives ones soul sanctifying grace, that is, Gods life Infuses faith, hope, charity, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit into our soul --Indwelling of the Blessed Trinity (God dwells within us) (Temple of the H.S.) -Washes Away Original Sin, forgives all personal sin & all punishment due to sin Makes one a priest, prophet, and king in Christ Incorporates one into the life, practices, and mission of the Church Enables one to receive the other sacraments -One Becomes a Member of the Body of Christ -One Becomes a Member of the Catholic Church and particular church -One Becomes a Child of God, Abba Father -One Becomes a Member of Gods Family -One Shares in Gods Divine Life -One Becomes a Disciple of Christ -New Birth in the Holy Spirit

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Why was Jesus Baptized? -Jesus didnt need baptism, He was free of original sin and never sinned. 1. To Reveal the Blessed Trinity. 2. He did it to give approval of Johns Baptism. 3. Did it as an example, so that everyone would do so. 4. Act of Humility

Infant Baptism

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Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 19:14 The Church has always believed in the validity of Baptizing infants though the practice became more common in the 3rd century. Infant baptism is indicated it the Scriptures: Lydiawas baptized, with her household (Acts 16:14-15) I did baptize also the household of Stephanas (1 Cor 1:16)
The Early Church Fathers also discussed and recommended this practice so as not to deprive the child of Gods grace Parents make the promises on their childrens behalf. CCC 1250 Born with a fallen human nature and tainted by Original Sin, children also have need of the new birth in Baptism to be freed from the power of darkness and brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God, to which all men are called. The sheer gratuitousness of the grace of salvation is particularly manifest in infant Baptism. The Church and the parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to confer Baptism shortly after birth. CCC 1251 Christian parents will recognize that this practice also accords with their role as nurturers of the life that God has entrusted to them. CCC 1252 The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. There is explicit testimony to this practice from the second century on, and it is quite possible that, from the beginning of the apostolic preaching, when whole "households" received baptism, infants may also have been baptized.

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Can one be Saved without Baptism?
1259 For catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive through the sacrament. 1260 "Since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all the possibility of being made partakers, in a way known to God, of the Paschal mystery. 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. It may be supposed that such persons would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had known its necessity. 1261 As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for them. Indeed, the great mercy of God who desires that all men should be saved, and Jesus' tenderness toward children which caused him to say: "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them," allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without Baptism. All the more urgent is the Church's call not to prevent little children coming to Christ through the gift of holy Baptism.

Baptism of Blood and Desire

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Baptism is necessary for salvation Jesus said, Amen, Amen, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born again once He has grown old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?" Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Jn. 3:3-5 For those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed For those who had the possibility of asking for the sacrament Baptism of Blood those who die for the faith without receiving baptism Baptism of Desire those who wanted to be baptized but, for whatever reason, could not be Explicit desire one who consciously intented to receive baptism Implicit desire one who would have intended to receive had they know its nature and necessity CCC 1257 The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that assures entry into eternal beatitude; this is why she takes care not to neglect the mission she has received from the Lord to see that all who can be baptized are "reborn of water and the Spirit." God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but He himself is not bound by His sacraments.

Christian Name In the Old and New Testament there was often a new name given to those who were called to participate in Gods plan of salvation, e.g. Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel, Simon to Peter, Saul to Paul A Christian name is given at baptism and confirmation which shows that the person is now incorporated into the Christ and the Church The name should preferably be of a saint who will offer the baptized and confirmed a model of sanctity and the assurance of his or her intercession

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Jacob Wrestling with an angel Gen. 32

Sacramentals of Baptism Sacramental sacred signs instituted by the Church to facilitate grace Have a resemblance to the sacraments and signify the effects of the sacraments Sacramentals help dispose one to receive grace Oil of Catechumens indicates that in baptism sin & evil is exorcised or banished out of the soul (strengthens ones faith) Chrism Oil is a sign that one now shares in Christs priesthood, prophetic office, and kingship White Garment symbolizes that one is cleansed of all sin and made spotless and pure Candle indicates that one receives the light of faith and grace in the soul

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Rite of Baptism

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Reception of the child Liturgy of the Word Prayer of the faithful and litany of saints Prayer of exorcism and anointing (Catechumen Oil) before Baptism Blessing of the baptismal waters Renunciation of sin and profession of faith Baptism Anointing with Chrism Oil after Baptism Clothing with the White Garment Lighted Candle Ephphetha (Prayer over the Ears and Mouth) Lords Prayer Dismissal and Blessing Dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary -option