The Central Features of Infant and Believers Baptism
Introduction
The Catholic Ceremony
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This is the first of 3 initiation sacraments (which make a person a
full member of the Church), Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Jesus
was baptised, and he told his disciples to do the same.
"Not long afterwards Jesus came from Nazareth in the
province of Galilee, and was baptised by John in the Jordan."
Most Christians are baptised as a child although other Christians may
receive the sacrament as adults There is no clear reference in the Old
Testament of the baptism of children and was not practiced until the 4th
century as some people believed that unborn babies may not go to
heaven unless baptised.
Infant baptism
Welcome into the Christian community
At the entrance of the church the priest welcomes the child and
parents.
"you are accepting the responsibility of training him to the
practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring him up to keep
God's Commandments."
The sign of the cross is traced on the child's forehead (symbol of
belonging to God).
"I will now trace the Sign of the Cross on your forehead and invite
your parents and god-parents to do the same"
A celebration of the Word of God
Readings take place from scriptures, showing the importance of
Baptism. The "Prayers of the Faithful" are read. These are for the
child, parents and godparents.
The Exorcism and Anointing
"O God, you sent your Son to cast out the power of Satan, set this
child free
from Original Sin." -Priest
The priest anoints the child on the chest, with the oil of
catechumens. Oil is a sign of healing and strength.
Baptismal promises
The water is blessed. The priest asks the parents and godparents to
declare their faith by the baptismal promises (rejection of sin and
satan).
"You must make it your constant care to bring him up in the practice
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... devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation. To this point I stand that both the worlds I give to negligence. Let come what comes; only I’ll be revenged most thoroughly for my father.” (4.5.130-136).
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