10 Commandments Unit Test, Orange Book: Pages 133-134 “Morality, Life in Christ” Series

Begin Liturgy and Sacraments, Baptism and Confirmation Blue Book: Chapter 8, Baptism and Confirmation, Pages 83-92 “Church and Sacraments, Life in Christ” Series

Bible connection: Jesus and Nicodemus. Blue Book: Pages 76-78 “Church and Sacraments, Life in Christ” Series

Jesus explains (to Nicodemus) that one cannot enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. (John 3:5)

Promises for Baptism and Confirmation:

Jesus includes us in His family, if we do what God asks of us… That is our Baptismal promises:

V. Do you reject Satan?
R. I do.
V. And all his works?
R. I do.
V. And all his empty promises?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
R. I do.
V. God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever.
R. Amen.

Baptism in our Church:

Holy Water (Symbol of the Holy Spirit)is kept on the left and poured over the catechumenate (person to be baptized) into the basin on the right. The center drain leads right to the ground so the holy water will not be dumped into the septic. The baptized person receives a Candle–“Receive the Light of Christ” and puts on a White Garment–“Putting on Christ”

Scirpture: Baptism of Christ

Jesus is grown up now. John the Baptist(Jesus’s Cousin) is out baptizing people in the Jordon River. Jesus is baptized. Mark 1:13

The people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Christ.
John answered them all, saying,
“I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven,
“You are my beloved Son;
with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Confirmation in the Spirit : Our Baptismal vows are strengthened.

Faith Vocab: sacraments, grace, liturgical year, Pascal Mystery, Baptism, Confirmation

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