Chapter 3: Baptism

Memorize the Statement (Question 22)

Because most Catholics today are baptized as infants, a postbaptismal Christian formation and catechesis is required so that the baptismal grace may bloom in the baptized person. While this formation is entrusted to the parents, both the parents and godparents have a special role in the Christian formation of the newly baptized and help the newly baptized on the road of Christian life.

The immersion of the catechumens into water represents what?

Burial with Christ

Memorize the Statement (Question 38)

By Baptism, we become God's adopted sons and daughters, a partaker in the divine life, and a temple of the Holy Spirit. We receive sanctifying grace which enables us to believe in God, hope in him, and love him. We are no longer slaves to sin. Our friendship with God is restored, allowing us to grow in goodness and virtue.

The _____ symbolizes the light of Christ the newly baptized have received.

Candle

Memorize the Statement (Question 29)

During the sacramental rite the sign of the cross is imprinted on the forehead of the catechumen as a sign that he or she belongs to Christ and reminds the individual of the grace Christ won through his Death on the Cross. The multiple Scripture readings—from the Easter Vigil—teach that God always initiates the relationship with him.

During Baptism, the anointing symbolizes _____ to the newly baptized. It signifies that a(n) _____, or identity, has been given to the person. He or she now officially belongs to Christ and may be called a Christian.

the coming of the Holy Spirit / new character

In the case of infant Baptisms, the light is entrusted to _____, who have the responsibility to keep the light of Christ burning bright in the life of the child.

the parents and godparents

During Baptism, the anointing brings the baptized person into union with the _____.

threefold mission of Christ

As we enter a church we are invited to bless ourselves with holy water from the font placed near the entrance. We read the creation account at the _____. The baptismal water is blessed at the _____. We renew our baptismal promises at the _____. We are called to reflect on the meaning of Baptism.

Easter Vigil / Easter Vigil / Easter Vigil

Today, the rejections of sin, evil, and Satan spoken at Baptism are also a rejection of cultural values that promote a pursuit of happiness through what four things?

Egotism, material possessions, moral relativism, sexual promiscuity.

True or False? A red robe signifies that the person is now freed from the darkness of sin and has "put on Christ."

False

True or False? Jesus said that Baptism is not necessary for salvation.

False

True or False? The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are prefigured in the creation account when the Holy Spirit hovered over the waters and brought new life from them.

False

True or False? When we receive Baptism, we are sealed with a temporal spiritual mark which is why this sacrament is often repeated for members of other non-Catholic Christian communities who seek to become Catholic.

False

Memorize the Statement (Question 9)

Jesus connected Baptism and the Paschal Mystery when he asked James and John if they can be baptized with the baptism with which he is baptized. He further clarifies by declaring: "There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!" And, indeed, the water that flowed from Jesus' side on the Cross is still another allusion to Baptism.

For_____, the candle not only symbolizes the light of Christ they have received, but also their responsibility to bring that light into the world.

Neophytes

What are three special situations the Church acknowledges about those who die before receiving Baptism?

1. Catechumens who die a natural death prior to being baptized as well as those who never heard the Gospel, lived a life according to God's will the best they could. 2. The Church entrusts the children who have died without Baptism to God's mercy. 3. Those who suffer death for their faith prior to having received the Sacrament of Baptism are baptized by their death, suffered for and with Christ.

Memorize the Statement (Question 37)

All human nature was affected and took on a fallen state due to the sin of Adam and Eve. Harmony with creation was broken and this disharmony is transmitted to all generations. Baptism grants us the life of Christ's grace and the strength to resist temptation, erases Original Sin, and turns us back to God. While it restores the gift of original holiness it does not restore original justice.

When do the Eastern Churches confer all three Sacraments of Christian Initiation?

Infancy

What are the required stages or elements in Christian Initiation? (6 things)

Proclamation of the Word, Conversion, A Profession of Faith, Baptism, The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, & Eucharistic Communion

Subsequently the rising up out of the water of the catechumens represents what?

Resurrection with Christ as "new creatures."

The Second Vatican Council restored the practice of the adult catechumenate. This process is referred to as RCIA. What does RCIA stand for?

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

In the ancient Church, pompa diaboli ("the devil's procession") referred to what two things?

The morally permissive pagan culture of the day & the perversion of the true meaning of life

True or False? During the Baptism, the celebrant says, "N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

True

True or False? In Baptism sin is overcome, and both Original Sin and personal sins are forgiven, although concupiscence remains.

True

True or False? In the Western Church, after infant Baptism there are years of preparation preceding reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (and the Sacrament of Penance) and often a few more years of preparation prior to reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

True

True or False? The sacramental bond of unity granted by Baptism includes a bond even with those who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church.

True

The Church clearly teaches that Baptism is _____ "for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for the sacrament" (CCC, 1257).

absolutely necessary