Baptism

1. Symbols and signs used in a
baptismal ceremony include
water, white garment, oil of
chrism, sign of the cross and a
lighted candle.

2. Baptism Ritual Structure
1. While standing at the back of
the church the parents and child
are welcomed by the priest
who then invites
them to come forward to
the baptismal font.

3. 2. The celebration of the Word by
the reading of a scripture then takes
place.
~Jesus replied, "Truly I say to you:
No one can enter the kingdom of
God without being born of water
and of the spirit- (John 3:5)

4. 3.A sermon is sometimes
preached.
4.Prayers are put forward at this
time.
5. The priest prays for the baby
to be delivered from sin and is
anointed with the oil of
catechumens

5. 6. On behalf of the baby the
parents and godparents recite
the creed.
" I believe in God the father all
mighty"...
See
https://www.ccel.org/creeds/nice
ne.creed.html

6. 7. The baby is baptized by the
pouring of water over the head.
The priest says " (Name..), I
baptize you in the name of the
Father and of the Son and the
Holy Spirit amen.

7. 8. For a second time the baby is
now anointed with Chrism.
9. The baby wears a white
garment which represents new
life.

8. 10. The Easter candle which
symbolises the resurrected
Christ is then lit.
11. The ceremony concludes
with the Lord's prayer and a
blessing.

9. References
Davis, G. (2015). Baptism [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved from CQUniversity e-courses,
RELG19002 Religious Traditions and Rituals,
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?name=RELG19002_2152
Sacraments of Initiation for Children. The liturgy of Baptism.
CQuniversity e-courses, RELG19002 Religious Traditions and Rituals
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