Baptism

John 3:5

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”

• Jesus makes this comment specifically to Nicodemus, in response to his question about being “born again.” There are several possible ways to interpret His comment that only those born of water and of the Spirit can enter the kingdom of God. Being born of the Spirit is clearly a reference to accepting Christ, but the aspect of water is less sure. The most reasonable interpretation is that water refers to the spiritual cleansing which accompanies repentance. This is why John the Baptist’s ministry of baptism was a precursor to Christ. In other words, faith in Christ is an absolute requirement for salvation. The physical ritual of baptism is not (John 3:16, 36; Ephesians 2:1–10; Titus 3:5). (link)

1 Peter 3:21

Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

• What does 1 Peter 3:21 mean? | BibleRef.com

• Baptism

  • Saves you
  • Forgives our sins
  • Incorporates us into the family of God
  • Brings us in the body of Christ
  • Makes us God’s sons and daughters
  • Efficacious

• Baptism isn’t magic, its a miracle

• Requires faith

• Salvation is a gift

• Clear original sin

• Baptism is the doorway to the faith

1. Front of church, baptism doorway to faith
2. Sign of the cross
3. Priest, “What name are you giving your child?”
   1. Ella
      1. How God gave Adam the power to the name the animals and have dominion over them.
4. Priest, “What are you asking of God’s church?”
   1. “Baptism”
5. Priest talks about your responsibility of training your child in the Catholic faith and asks if you agree to do so
6. Priest traces the sign of the cross of child’s forehead, the parents and the godparents as well
7. Priest: Scripture reading
8. Priest invokes saints to pray for you
9. Priest blesses holy water
   1. Removes original sin
10. Priest: Oil of catechumens rubbed on baby’s chest
11. Priest asks God to pour divine life into child
12. Priest Questions
    1. Reject satan etc..
    2. Reply, “I do”
13. Priests pour water over Ella head three times
14. Priests says they are baptized
15. Priest: Second oil, chrism oil, tracing sign on head
    1. Mark of God
16. Ella clothed with white garment
17. Candle to receive the light of Christ
    1. Symbol of light of Christ