a free gift from God; supernatural help to live the divine life
grace
What are the three types in sacred scripture?
the flood, separation from the read sea, and Israelites crossing the river into the promised land
What are the three theological virtues and how do we receive them?
faith, hope, and love; baptism
allows us to live in the realm of the divine
faith
orders our lives to the divine
hope
when you love, you enter into the divine life
love
____ builds on nature and ____ it.
Grace; transforms
Why is water so important?
1.We are mostly made of water.
2. We cannot live without it for more than three days.
3. We were nurtured in it in the womb.
4. We are drawn to water (beach, lake, etc.).
One is martyred for Christ before one has had the chance to be baptized
baptism of blood
One dies during the time one is preparing for Baptism
One dies during the time one is preparing for Baptism
One dies during the time one is preparing for Baptism
baptism of desire
A person who seeks truth and does God's will according to his understanding of it will be offered some way of being saved
non Christians
God desires all be saved, and so infants and the unborn, who have committed no sins of their own and who have not been given the opportunity to hear Christ's message, are offered to the great mercy of God.
infants and unborn children who die before baptism
What is a "type"?
A type within the church is a symbol that foreshadows something later in the church's history. Types are important in our lives because without fully understanding them, we cannot fully understand scripture.
List three events from the Old Testament and explain how they are "types" of baptism.
There are many "types" of Baptism within the Old Testament. Three of these types occur in the stories of Noah and the arc, the Israelites fleeing Egypt, and the Israelites entering Canaan through the Jordan River. In the story of Noah, God cleanses the Ea
What does the word baptize (baptizein) mean in Greek? What kind of actions was it used to describe in the Old Testament? In what way are these actions of the Old Testament similar to Baptism in the New Testament?
The word baptize in Greek means to plunge or dip. In the old Testament this word was often used to describe a cleansing of something unclean using blood or water. These actions are similar to those in the New Testament because both in the Old and New Test
Who were the Essenes, and what is one characteristic that they share with Christians?
The Essenes, who lived in Palestine around the time of Christ, were a sect who practiced daily ritual washing of spiritual purification, and then dressed in white garments to share a common meal. Christians underwent one washing-Baptism- after which they
What was the significance or meaning of the baptism practice by St. John the Baptist?
The sacrament performed by St. John the Baptist was not a sacrament, but was performed in order to manifest the desire to have sins forgiven. John made sure to emphasize the distinction between his baptism which he said was to prepare the way for the lord
If Jesus was sinless, why was he baptized?
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What is sin?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sin is an offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is failure in genuine love for god and neighbor caused by a perverse attachment to certain goods. It wounds the nature of man and injures
What are the effects of sin?
The effects of sin have led to many consequences in our lives; some of these effects are a breaking or lessening of our relationship with God. It also hurts other people and ourselves.
Define Original Sin.
Original sin is Adam and eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden that caused them to lose the grace of original holiness and become subject to the law of death. Sin became universally present in the world, and it separated mankind from God, darkened the
How does Original Sin affect people today?
People are still affected by original sin even today. Every person born after Adam and Eve has lost part of their friendship with God and has lost their state of original holiness. Our human nature has also been damaged; now we are able to suffer, die, be
What do we need in order to repair the damage of Original Sin in our lives?
In order to repair our relationship with Christ which has been weakened due to original sin, we need God's help in the form of saving grace. We also need Baptism which helps cleanse us of this original sin and gives us sanctifying grace to become closer t
What is concupiscence?
Concupiscence refers to the disordered human appetites or desires that remain even after baptism, which constitute an inclination to sin. It refers to those desires that are contrary to God's will.
How is a person enabled to follow Christ in his or her actions?
The Sacrament of baptism, and the continued presence of sanctifying grace and actual grace in the soul, assists a person in modeling his or her life on Christ, choosing those actions that reflect the Christian calling, as well as helping to resist temptat
What is actual sin?
Actual sin is any thought, word, deed, or omission that is contrary to God's eternal law. It is a human act that presumes a) knowledge of wrongdoing, b) awareness of malice in one's conduct and c) consent of the will. It damages a person's relationship wi
Why do we commit actual sins?
In short, we commit actual sins because we choose to violate God's Law. We place our own wills before the will of God.
What is the source of salvation from sins?
Jesus' atonement for sin in his Passion, death, and resurrection
When did Jesus institute the Sacrament of Baptism?
Before his ascension, he commissioned the apostles to preach the gospel to all nations and to baptize them in the name of the father son and holy spirit.
When did the Church begin to baptize? Describe this event in a couple of words.
The church began to baptize immediately following Pentecost. After those assembled in the upper room received the holy spirit, they were given courage and began proclaiming the Gospel. 3000 were baptized that day
What are the principal effects of baptism?
Baptism has many effects. It takes away Original SIn and every personal sin. In addition, the baptized person is given sanctifying grace; becomes a member of Christ's Mystical Body, the Church; is adopted by God as his child; become a temple of the Holy S
Why can Baptism be received only once?
Baptism can be received only once because along with Confirmation and Holy orders, it imprints the soul with a permanent mark of character designating
If a validly baptized non-Catholic wishes to be received into the Catholic Church, must they be re-baptized? Explain.
As long as the person was properly baptized, he or she does not need to be baptized.
What would happen if a person received the Sacrament without the proper dispositions? For an adult, what would be the proper dispositions for Baptism?
Without the proper disposition, the baptism would be invalid and would have no effect. The proper disposition for an adult would be faith and a desire to receive the benefits of the Sacraments.
What is the difference between immersion and affusion?
Immersion is a method of baptism whereby the whole person is submerged in water.
Why is water an effective sign for Baptism?
Water is one of the most plentiful substances on Earth, and all living beings depend on it. Water has life-sustaining qualities and is also used for washing and cleansing, so it is especially fitting as a sign for the life-giving and purifying Sacrament o
What is the most usual method for Baptism in the Latin rite of the Catholic Church? How long has this method of baptism been practiced?
In the Latin rite, baptism by affusion has been the norm since the medieval era.
What is the usual method for Baptism in the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church?
Triple immersion is the norm, except in the case of emergency when affusion may be
used.
What are the matter, form, and minister of Baptism?
The matter of baptism is water. It may be poured over the person or the person may be immersed in it. The form of in the Latin rite is comprised of the words, "(name), I baptize you in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit." The ord
Who can baptize in the case of an emergency?
In the case of an emergency, any person may baptize, even a non-baptized person, as long as he or she uses the correct matter and form and intends to accomplish what the church intends by baptism.
What does it mean that Baptism is a Sacrament of Faith?
Baptism is a sacrament of Faith because the one receiving Baptism must have an active faith in God as revealed by Jesus Christ and have the intention, at least implicitly, of receiving the benefits and graces promised in the sacrament.
Describe the process involved for an adult who wishes to be baptized.
In order to be baptized, adults go through the catechumenate, a period of prayer, reflection, and instruction in the Catholic Faith, which is aimed at bringing the conversion and faith of the candidates to maturity. This process includes a period of enqui
How is Baptism still a Sacrament of Faith in the case of infants?
Since infants aren't capable of explicitly expressing their faith or of requesting Baptism, the Profession of Faith is made by the parents and godparents in their name.
What is the obligation undertaken by the parents of a baptized child?
The parents of a baptized child have to undertake the role of living an exemplary life of Christian virtue. They must also train the child in the Faith and teach the Commandments by leading by example.
Why should infants be baptized? When did the practice of infant baptism begin?
Infants should be baptized because they need the priceless gift of baptism, the cleaning of original sin, and the entrance into the church. This is important because many people think that they should be baptized once they are aware of what is happening,
Why would it be wrong for Christian parents to simply let their child make up their own mind? Compare this to other important decisions in a child's life.
Parents usually try to do what is best for their children, which includes choices in many areas of their children's lives such as nutrition, education, and medical care. No loving parent would consider deferring these important decisions until their child
Why does infant baptism require a post-baptismal catechumenate?
A post-baptismal catechumenate is necessary because the child needs to learn the content of the Faith and how to live it.
What is meant by baptism of blood and baptism of desire?
A person who is martyred for the Faith before having received the sacramental baptism is considered to have received the graces of Baptism by his or her shedding of blood. A person of faith who dies before actually receiving Baptism is considered to have
Is it possible for non-Christians to receive eternal salvation? Explain.
Yes. The Church recognizes that God may generously dispense his salvific grace to those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ Jesus: "Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will
In what ways is a baptized person expected to act differently?
A baptized person should model his behavior on Christ's sacrificial love for us.
What is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)?
RCIA is the process by which adults enter the Catholic Church today. It is a modernization of the catechumenate of the early Church.
What is the role of godparents in a Christian Baptism?
The role of a godparent is to help the baptized child lead a Christian life, supplementing or even taking the place of the parents when necessary.
What must the parents agree to before their child can be baptized? Why?
The parents must agree to accept the responsibility of training the child in the practice of the Faith, as well as to teach the child to keep God's commandments of loving God and neighbor as Christ taught. It would be an injustice to the child to give him
What is the importance of a Christian name?
A child is given a saint's name to remind him or her that he or she is a member of the Communion of Saints and to inspire the child to emulate their chosen saint's model of Christian living.
What are two differences between a Baptism in the Latin Rite and in the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church?
One difference is that, in the Latin Rite, parents may choose between Baptism by immersion or by affusion, but the Eastern tradition always performs Baptism by triple immersion, except in the case of an emergency. Another difference is that, in the Easter
a Jesuit who traveled around baptizing thousands of people; thought baptism was essential
St. Francis Zavier
wrote about how Christians were baptizing infants
St. Hippolytes of Rome