Monday, October 31, 2016
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 195 - Part V.
(Youcat answer - repeated) 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
1238) The baptismal water is
consecrated by a prayer of epiclesis (either at this moment or at the Easter
Vigil). The Church asks God that through his Son the power of the Holy Spirit
may be sent upon the water, so that those who will be baptized in it may be
"born of water and the Spirit" (Jn 3:5)
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
1239) The essential rite of the
sacrament follows: Baptism properly
speaking. It signifies and actually brings about death to sin and entry into
the life of the Most Holy Trinity through configuration to the Paschal mystery
of Christ. Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion
in the baptismal water. However, from ancient times it has also been able to be
conferred by pouring the water three times over the candidate's head.
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