SACRAMENTAL SYMBOLS (BAPTISM)

This symbol signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit whom the child receives at Baptism.

• Anointing of holy chrism

• Candle

• White garment

The symbol which represents that Christ has enlightened the baptized child and drawn him/her from the darkness of sin and death into the light and life of faith.

• Parents

• Candle

• Anointing of holy chrism

They are the ones who commit to raising their child in the Catholic faith

• Godparents

• White garment

• Parents

This symbol reminds us that “All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ”

• White garment

• Candle

• Anointing of holy chrism

This symbol has a responsibility to be exemplary witnesses of the Catholic faith to the baptized and live up to their own baptismal promises

• Godparents

• Parents

• Candle