Thursday, November 3, 2016
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 195 - Part VIII.
(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 1244 b) The Latin Church, which reserves admission to
Holy Communion to those who have attained the age of reason, expresses the
orientation of Baptism to the Eucharist by having the newly baptized child
brought to the altar for the praying of the Our Father.
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
1245) The solemn blessing concludes
the celebration of Baptism. At the Baptism of newborns the blessing of the
mother occupies a special place.
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