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What effect does baptism have regarding a person's sins?
What effect does baptism have regarding a person's sins?
What is the significance of baptism in relation to the Catholic Church?
What is the significance of baptism in relation to the Catholic Church?
Which statement about the formula used in baptism is correct?
Which statement about the formula used in baptism is correct?
Who can perform a baptism in an emergency situation?
Who can perform a baptism in an emergency situation?
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What is typically the age at which infants are baptized in the Catholic Church?
What is typically the age at which infants are baptized in the Catholic Church?
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What is the role of godparents in the baptismal process?
What is the role of godparents in the baptismal process?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the water used in baptism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the water used in baptism?
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What does baptism prepare a person for in the Catholic tradition?
What does baptism prepare a person for in the Catholic tradition?
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What permanent effect does baptism have on a person, even if they are no longer active in the church?
What permanent effect does baptism have on a person, even if they are no longer active in the church?
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Study Notes
Effects of Baptism
- Cleanses individuals of all sins (original and personal).
- Incorporates individuals into the Catholic Church and establishes them as children of God.
- Enables participation in the life of Jesus Christ.
- Prepares individuals for other sacraments.
- Creates a lasting bond with Christ and the Church, regardless of active participation.
Baptismal Practices
- Uses pure natural water, applied via pouring or sprinkling onto the head.
- Employs the formula: "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
- Typically administered by priests, bishops, or deacons; however, anyone can perform it in emergencies.
- Infants are baptized as soon as possible after birth.
- Godparents serve as witnesses and are selected by the parents.
- Parental preparation sessions with a priest are common to explain responsibilities.
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Explore the profound effects of baptism, including its role in cleansing sins and incorporating individuals into the Catholic Church. Additionally, learn about the practices involved in administering baptism, such as the use of natural water and the importance of godparents.
