Thursday, October 27, 2016
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 195 - Part I.
(Youcat answer) The classical form of
administering Baptism is the threefold immersion of the candidate in the water.
Usually, however, water is poured three times over the head of the candidate,
while the minister of the sacrament speaks the words, “N., I baptize you in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
A deepening through CCC
(CCC
1229) From the time of the apostles, becoming a Christian has been accomplished
by a journey and initiation in several stages. This journey can be covered
rapidly or slowly, but certain essential elements will always have to be
present: proclamation of the Word, acceptance of the Gospel entailing
conversion, profession of faith, Baptism itself, the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit, and admission to Eucharistic communion.
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) Water symbolizes cleansing and
new life, which was already expressed in the baptism of repentance performed by
John the Baptist. The Baptism that is administered with water “in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” is more than a sign of
conversion and repentance; it is new life in Christ. That is why the ceremony also
includes the signs of anointing, the white garment, and the baptismal candle.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC
1230) This initiation has varied greatly through the centuries according to
circumstances. In the first centuries of the Church, Christian initiation saw
considerable development. A long period of catechumenate
included a series of preparatory rites, which were liturgical landmarks along
the path of catechumenal preparation and culminated in the celebration of the
sacraments of Christian initiation.
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