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The Sacrament of Baptism  n 1 8 : 3 3 - 3 7 Joh Sacraments of Initiation  Origin of Baptism greek word “baptizien” meaning to dip or immerse into the water For the people of John’s time, “people cleanse themselves as a sign that they want to be or have b...

The Sacrament of Baptism  n 1 8 : 3 3 - 3 7 Joh Sacraments of Initiation  Origin of Baptism greek word “baptizien” meaning to dip or immerse into the water For the people of John’s time, “people cleanse themselves as a sign that they want to be or have been made clean spiritually as well as physically.  n 1 8 : 3 3 - 3 7 Joh Why do we get baptized? all of us are born with original sin. Baptism cleanses us of original sin and begins our christian life.  aptism s of B ite R  Rites Rites are ceremonies in Liturgical Worship. The words and actions of each sacrament are the rite of that sacraments. Sacrament of Baptism The People Involved The Ordinary Minister Priest of Deacon Godparents  Sign of the Cross the priest welcomes the candidates, calls them by name and claims them for Christ by making the sign of the cross on their forehead scripture The word of God is proclaimed! Symbols of baptism  Water the water is consecrated by a prayer the baptism promises are made triple pouring on the head using the word “I biptized you in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit”  White Garment the white Garment is the symbol for our new life in Christ. It symbolizes that we are no longer stained with original sin.  Candle it is lit from the easter Candle. Symbolizes that Christ is the Light of the world and that the newly baptized has received the light of Christ. Who can be baptized?  In the catholic Church today, baptism is most commonly administered to infants. adults and older children can be baptized after they go through a period of learning which include prayer and liturgy, religous instruction and service to others. also known as CATCHUMANATE  Who can baptized? A Bishop, Priest, or Deacon may baptize people. they are known as CELEBRANT. “He who believes and is baptized will be saved”Mark 16:16