The Sacrament of Baptism

In Baptism, we are empowered to participate in Christ’s mission as a:

• Prophet, priest, and king

• Shepherd, goatherd, and pig keeper

• Prodigal Son

• Storyteller

At every Baptism, a person is given:

• A share in Christ’s sonship and adoption as a son/daughter of God

• A robot mind so they never sin again

• A magic wand

• The gift of God’s very self

Some of the symbols included as part of the explanatory rites of baptism include

• A dance of joy

• A candle

• A white garment

• Clapping

The essential elements of Baptism include:

• Pouring or immersing in water three times

• The Trinitarian formula

• The anointing with Chrism

• Giving a white garment

The sacraments of Christian Initiation are:

• Baptism

• Reconciliation

• Eucharist

• Holy Orders

• Confirmation

Catholics baptize infants because

• They want to force everyone to be Catholic

• Babies can't do much and so it emphasizes that we don't earn this gift

• It is a good gift and so we want to give it as soon as possible

• Scripture shows that the early Church did

The ordinary ministers of Baptism are:

• Anyone

• Deacons

• Priests

• Bishops

What is the RCIA

• The Root of Christian Angst

• The Rite of Children's Initiation as Angels

• The Religious Center In Action

• The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Which of the following are effects of Baptism?

• We die and rise with Christ

• We are healed from Original Sin and all personal sins

• We are adopted as children of God, brothers and sisters of Christ

• We are made members of the Body of Christ, the Church

• We are empowered by the Holy Spirit for discipleship to be a prophet, a priest, and a king

Does Baptism give an eternal, indelible "character"?

• Yes

• No