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Baptism

Baptism. Sacrament of Initiation Water is essential Immersion or pouring on Symbolizes cleansing from sin and rebirth to new life. Who can Baptise ?. The usual presiders : A priest (deacon)or minister. What is a Sacrament?. Sacrament. An outward sign instituted by Jesus

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Baptism

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  1. Baptism • Sacrament of Initiation • Water is essential • Immersion or pouring on • Symbolizes cleansing from sin and rebirth to new life

  2. Who can Baptise? • The usual presiders : • A priest (deacon)or minister

  3. What is a Sacrament?

  4. Sacrament • An outward sign • instituted by Jesus • to give us grace • Outward means known to the senses • Their origin is in Jesus words and actions • They give us grace-a free and undeserved gift from God to respond to His love.

  5. In Jewish History The custom was: to be immersed in the mikveh –water pool before Yom Kippur as a sign of purity and repentance Before the Sabbath to prepare oneself for holiness of the day.

  6. John the Baptizer Living- in the desert. Wearing coat of camel hair and a leather belt. Eating-Locusts and wild honey Preaching –Repent! Prepare the way of the Lord

  7. You are my Beloved Son • Jesus is baptized in the River Jordan by John • The heavens open-Spirit of God appears • A voice from heaven-”You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased.”

  8. Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism • Presider • Parents • Child • God Parents • Community • Sacramentals- a prayer, object, blessing, or action that leads us to a fuller participation in the grace of the sacrament

  9. In Baptism • Sacramentalsare: • Holy Water-represents a means to salvation. • Holy Oil -a sign to carry out our responsibility to be followers of Christ-to be priest, prophet , and king. • White Garment means new life in Christ • Lighted Candle- represents God’s Spirit burning within us • Gift of Grace- “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”

  10. Spirit of God How do you imagine it?

  11. Baptism gives New Life in Christ

  12. Symbol to represent your new life received at Baptism on the other side Baptismal name on one side Create your own Baptismal Bookmark

  13. Funerals and Baptism The pall is the large white cloth that is placed over the casket. The white color of the pall is a reminder of everyone’s resurrection . It also symbolizes putting on the robe of Christ's righteousness in baptism.

  14. It is especially appropriate to recall baptism— the beginning of a Christian life—as the body of someone who has faithfully served Christ during life enters the church for the last time

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