Sacraments: Baptism Baptism

SACRAMENTS: BAPTISM
MODULE 3
1. SACRAMENTS: BAPTISM
BAPTISM
 The book is a complete explanation of the Seven Sacraments.

 To purchase the Book, or for theological inquiries (e-mails only), contact the
author:
o AUTHOR
 Rev. Fr. Paolo O. Pirlo, SHMI
o EDITION
 1st Edition, Manila, 15 August 2018
 Solemnity of the Assumption
o PUBLISHER
 Sons of Holy Mary Immaculate Quality Catholic Publications
Isabella De Rosis St., Multinational 1708 Parañaque City,
Philippines Tel. (02) 828-2338, 828-9509
sonsmaryphil@yahoo.com www.shmiqcp.com
WHAT IS BAPTISM?
 Baptism is the Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ for the Forgiveness of the
Original Sin, the Adoption as God’s Children, and the Incorporation in the
Church.
 The term “Baptism” originates from the Greek word Baptismos, meaning
“Immersion,” since in the early centuries this Sacrament was mostly celebrated
by submerging the catechumens in water. Also Jesus was baptized by
immersion in the Jordan River (cf. Mt. 3:16).
WHEN DID JESUS INSTITUTE THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM?
 Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Baptism before the Ascension, when he

announced the Missionary Mandate to his Apostles:
 “Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptize them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
that I commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20).
IS BAPTISM NECESSARY FOR SALVATION?
 Since Christ’s resurrection, Baptism is essential for salvation, as he declared: “Unless a man is
born through water and Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3: 5). Fairly, there are
three kinds of Baptism:
6. THE INSTITUTION OF BAPTISM
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF, “EXTRA ECCLESIAM NULLA SALUS”?
 The maxim, “Outside the Church there is no salvation,” means that those who know that the
Church was founded by God, and still refuse to be baptized or to remain in Her, will not be
saved. As Jesus declared: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not
believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16).
WHAT ARE THE THREE GRACES CONFERRED BY BAPTISM?
WHAT IS THE CHARACTER OF BAPTISM?
 The Baptismal Character is the spiritual and indelible seal impressed upon
the soul by the anointing with Chrism, which consecrates the neophytes to
Christ.
 Being permanent, the three Sacraments imparting the Character can
neither be repeated nor deleted.
 The Character of Baptism makes us members of the Church; that of
Confirmation, soldiers of Christ; and the one of Ordination, shepherds of
his flock.
WHAT ARE THE FOUR BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION OF BAPTISM?
 In order to be baptized, a catechumen must accept The Four Basic Pillars of Christianity, namely:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INFANT AND ADULT BAPTISM?
WHAT IS THE CATECHUMENATE?
 The Catechumenate is a period of initiation to the Church’s faith, morals, liturgy and prayer, in
preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
 From the Greek word Katecheo, meaning, “To teach by word of mouth,” there came the
following terms:
o Catechumenate:
the period of initiation;
o Catechumen:
the person initiated;
o Catechist:
the person instructing;
o Catechesis:
the lesson imparted;
o Catechism:
the catechizing book.
13. THE MINISTER OF BAPTISM
WHO IS THE MINISTER OF BAPTISM?
WHAT IS THE MATTER OF BAPTISM?
 The Matter of Baptism is Real and Natural Water; it can be fresh water from rivers, salty water
from the sea, or marshy water from ponds and wells.
15. THE MATTER OF BAPTISM
IS THE HOLY CHRISM ALSO MATTER OF BAPTISM?
 The Holy Chrism is considered as Added Matter, meaning, it is

important but not essential for the validity of th e Sacrament. A
mixture of olive oil and balsam, it is consecrated by the Bishop during
the Chrism Mass.
 The Greek term Christos, or Messiah in Hebrew, means “Anointed:”
hence, we are Christians because we are anointed, or consecrated, to
the Lord.
WHAT ARE THE BAPTISMAL FONT AND THE BAPTISTERY?
WHAT IS THE FORM OF BAPTISM?
 The Form of Baptism consists in these words: “I baptize you in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
 The Trinitarian Formula, and the intention of baptizing that particular person,
are essential to the validity of the Sacrament, but not the name of the
catechumen; although it should be mentioned.
SHOULD BAPTISM BE DONE BY IMMERSION OR POURING?

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE?
 The Paschal Candle, placed beside the Baptismal Font, signifies Christ’s
Resurrection.
 It displays four symbols:
o The Cross, recalling the redeeming passion of Christ;
o The Five Grains of Incense, symbolizing Jesus’ Five Wounds;
o The Alpha and Omega, the first and last letter of the Greek
alphabet, signifying Christ as the Beginning and the End of
History (cf. Revelation 22:3);
o The Current Year, indicating God’s presence in our times.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE WHITE ROBE?
 The White Robe, which the neophytes wear after the anointing with Chrism,
signifies the new life in the Spirit.
 The neophytes pledge to keep the White Robe unstained till death. Were they
to commit mortal sins thereafter, only the Sacrament of Penance could restore
the state of Grace.
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN NAME?
 The Christian Name is the one we receive at Baptism, which should identify our mission and
inspiration in life. It should not be foreign to Christian sentiments: be that of a Saint, of a Holy
Person in the Bible, or of a Christian virtue.
 The Latin maxim, Nomen Est Omen, meaning, “In the name is the destiny,” is well seen in
Christopher Columbus: since his name meant, Christ-bearer, he was the first one who planted
the Cross of Christ into the New World.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF GODPARENTS?
 The Godparents have the sacred duties of educating their godchildren in the Christian Faith,
and guarding them sins and vices.
 They must be two, a man and a woman, Catholics of good standing, 16 years old or above, who
have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion.
 The so-called Secondary Sponsors, that are traditionally added to the Godparents, might be
exempted from some of the requirements.
WHEN AND WHERE SHOULD BAPTISM BE CELEBRATED?
 The Sacrament of Baptism should be celebrated as soon as possible after birth, without
undue delay: first, to bestow on the child the Grace of Baptism; second, to avert the danger
of dying unbaptized.
 Baptism can be celebrated any day of the year, either together with other children or
individually; nevertheless, it is recommended on Sundays, which is the Day of the Lord; or, if
possible, at the Easter Vigil.
 Baptism should be celebrated in the Parish of residence; if, for a just cause, the parents
choose another Church, they should obtain a Permit from their own Parish.
 The documents required for Baptism are:
1) the Child’s Birth Certificate;
2) the Parents’ Marriage Contract, whenever possible.

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SACRAMENTS: BAPTISM

 The book is a complete explanation of the Seven Sacraments.

WHEN DID JESUS INSTITUTE THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM?

 Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Baptism before the Ascension, when he

6. THE INSTITUTION OF BAPTISM

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF, “EXTRA ECCLESIAM NULLA SALUS”?

WHAT IS THE CHARACTER OF BAPTISM?

WHAT IS THE CATECHUMENATE?

WHO IS THE MINISTER OF BAPTISM?

WHAT IS THE MATTER OF BAPTISM?

15. THE MATTER OF BAPTISM

IS THE HOLY CHRISM ALSO MATTER OF BAPTISM?

 The Holy Chrism is considered as Added Matter, meaning, it is

WHAT IS THE FORM OF BAPTISM?

SHOULD BAPTISM BE DONE BY IMMERSION OR POURING?

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE WHITE ROBE?

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN NAME?

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF GODPARENTS?

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