YOUCAT Question n. 195 - Part VI. How is Baptism administered?
(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
1240) In the Latin Church this triple infusion is accompanied by the minister's
words: "N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit." In the Eastern liturgies the catechumen turns toward
the East and the priest says: "The servant of God, N., is baptized in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." At the
invocation of each person of the Most Holy Trinity, the priest immerses the
candidate in the water and raises him up again.
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
1241) The anointing with sacred chrism,
perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop, signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit
to the newly baptized, who has become a Christian, that is, one
"anointed" by the Holy Spirit, incorporated into Christ who is
anointed priest, prophet, and king (Cf. RBC 62). (CCC 1242) In the liturgy of
the Eastern Churches, the post-baptismal anointing is the sacrament of
Chrismation (Confirmation). In the Roman liturgy the post-baptismal anointing
announces a second anointing with sacred chrism to be conferred later by the bishop-Confirmation,
which will as it were "confirm" and complete the baptismal
anointing.
1 comment:
There is a sister in Lagos that can help you get the Morning Water if you want it. She helped me bought mine and sent to me. Her name is Sister Florence, she lives a few blocks away from the church. And she is also a member of the church. If you need the Morning, ask her to help you buy from the church and send to you in your country.
Contact her e-mail ( florenceoseremen@gmail.com )
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