Form:
"I Baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Matter:
Water- either the full immersion of water or the pouring of water over one being baptized.
In an emergency, it does not have to be blessed. The water can even be salt water!
Minister:
Ordinary Minister- an ordained clergy member can perform baptism. (Most commonly a deacon or priest)
Extraordinary Minister- in the case of an emergency anyone can perform baptism as long as they do it correctly with good intentions.
Rite:
In most catholic baptisms, the child is dressed in a white garment. This garment is an outward sign of christian dignity. The ceremony begins with a welcome from the priest or deacon. He asks the parents for the name of the candidate and if they are willing to to accept the responsibility of bringing up their son/daughter in the faith. He then traces the sign of the cross on the child's forehead with the help of the parents and Godparents. The Scripture is read and the deacon gives a short homily. The deacon then prays that the Te Atua will free the infant's spirit of evil and sin. He anoints the baby's chest with the oil of catechumens. He blesses the water in the baptismal font, and the parents and godparents reject sin and renew their baptismal promises. The deacon pours the blessed water over the baby's head three times saying, "I Baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." He then anoints the baby's forehead with the sacred Chrism, so they may live as a member of Christ's body. A candle is lit from the Easter Candle for the child, it enlightens the child by Christ, and makes them a child of the light.
"I Baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Matter:
Water- either the full immersion of water or the pouring of water over one being baptized.
In an emergency, it does not have to be blessed. The water can even be salt water!
Minister:
Ordinary Minister- an ordained clergy member can perform baptism. (Most commonly a deacon or priest)
Extraordinary Minister- in the case of an emergency anyone can perform baptism as long as they do it correctly with good intentions.
Rite:
In most catholic baptisms, the child is dressed in a white garment. This garment is an outward sign of christian dignity. The ceremony begins with a welcome from the priest or deacon. He asks the parents for the name of the candidate and if they are willing to to accept the responsibility of bringing up their son/daughter in the faith. He then traces the sign of the cross on the child's forehead with the help of the parents and Godparents. The Scripture is read and the deacon gives a short homily. The deacon then prays that the Te Atua will free the infant's spirit of evil and sin. He anoints the baby's chest with the oil of catechumens. He blesses the water in the baptismal font, and the parents and godparents reject sin and renew their baptismal promises. The deacon pours the blessed water over the baby's head three times saying, "I Baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." He then anoints the baby's forehead with the sacred Chrism, so they may live as a member of Christ's body. A candle is lit from the Easter Candle for the child, it enlightens the child by Christ, and makes them a child of the light.
My Baptism:
When: January 27, 2002
Where: St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, NY
Photos: In the photo below, I am held by my God parents, my Uncle John, and my Aunt Kim
The photo on the right it the Cathedral I was baptized in.
When: January 27, 2002
Where: St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, NY
Photos: In the photo below, I am held by my God parents, my Uncle John, and my Aunt Kim
The photo on the right it the Cathedral I was baptized in.