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Baptism is a sacrament which man, being washed

with water in the name of the Three Divine Persons isspiritually reborn

1. Baptism- Gk . Word baptizein meaning toplunge or to immerse

2. Washing of regeneration and renewal by theHoly Spirit

3. Enlightenment

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F oundation

Biblical Foundations

1. Old Testamenta. Gen.1:2 ± water has been the

source of life and fruitfulness;Scripture sees it as³overshadowed´ by the Spirit of God.

b. 1 Pt. 3:20 ± in Noah¶s ark, afew, that is, eight personswere saved through water.c. crossing of the Red Sead. crossing of the Jordan River

2. New Testament

a. Jesus¶ Baptism ± inorder to fulfill all righteousness; amanifestation of his self emptying.(Mt. 3:13, 15; Phil. 2:7)

b. blood and water ±

which flowed out from the side of Jesus are types of Baptism andEucharist. (Jn.19:34, 1 Jn. 5:6-8),from then on it is possible to beborn of water and spirit (Jn. 3:5)

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EffectsEffects of Baptism1. New Life in Union with Christ

2. Removal of the Original Sin

3. Incorporation into the Church

4. Sharing in Christ s Mission

5. Indelible Spiritual Character

New Life in union with Christ- described as dying and rising

with Christ in Baptism.- symbolized by being immersed

into and coming out of the water.

Removal of the Original Sin- symbolized by the washing with water - ³original sin´ does not to the personal,

originating sin of Adam and Eve, but to the sinfulstate resulting from that first sin.- freedom form sin means indwelling of the

Holy Spirit through gifts and fruits.

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Effects

Gifts of the HolySpirit1. Wisdom2. Understanding

3. Counsel4. Fortitude5. Knowledge6. Piety7. Fear of the Lord

Theological Virtues1. Faith2. Hope3. Charity

Moral Virtues

1. Temperance2. Justice3. Prudence4. Fortitude

Fruits of the Holy Spirit1. love6. generosity2. joy7. faithfulness

3. peace 8.gentleness

4. patience9. self-control5. kindness10. humility

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Effects

Incorporation into the Church- ³Just as a human body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of thebody, though many, is one body, so also Christ.´ (1 Cor. 12:12ff.)- brings about Christian responsibilities.

Sharing in Christ¶s Mission

- three-fold office of Christ:a. prophetic - preachingb. priestly - worshipc. kingly - service

Indelible Spiritual Character - one effect of Baptism which marks the person with a

seal that can never be erased by mortal sin or even by death.- thus renders the Sacrament of Baptism non-

repeatable.

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Ministers and Recipients

Ministers and Recipients

a. ordinary ministers = bishops, priests, deacons

b. extraordinary ministers = any person may baptize (incases of necessity) using the prescribed formula for baptism

Anybody who are not yet baptized

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Symbols and Meanings

Symbols and Meanings1. Anointing with Chrism sign of theroyal priesthood and enrollment intothe company of the People of God.

2. White Garment symbol of their newdignity and new life with Christ.

3. Lighted Candle shows their vocationto live as befits children of light.

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Necessity of Baptism

Necessary for salvation, without which, noone can enter the Kingdom of God

Types: baptism by water, by blood and bydesire

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Matter and Form

Matter ± Remote matter: true and natural water

± Proximate matter: immersion, outpouringsprinkling of water

Form: Name I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the HolySpirit