WELCOME TO ALL CONGRATULATIONS PAPERWORK COMPLETION REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND THE CLASS
BAPTISM PREP DIVIDED INTO TWO SESSIONS AS SHOWN TONIGHT IS “THE CRISTIAN FAMILY TODAY
Unless you are baptised, you cannot enter Heaven. Die spiritually
We cannot buy our way in…only God can forgive.; we can only forgive those things that have occurred against us (and even that is hard – to forgive others). None of us have clean slates.
Name gives me identity > State name as it reads on baptismal certificate Name gives me power – to be picked out among many. God gave Moses on Mount Sinai – God’s name (yaheweh) (YHWH) Whose responsibility is it to keep the memory of the baptism alive: parent, godparents, church, deacon, family What do you ask: BAPTISM Do you believe in the Creed? Can you keep light of faith in that child Parents: no requirements Godparents: must have requirements Witness cannot be held up as a good example as a practicing catholic Can’t choose Uncle Bill…because its his turn…NO…must be example Choose godparents well! Why is scripture read at baptism – john chapter 1 – the word is God Bible in home? Jesus is the Word of God. NOTE: anointing is on the baby’s chest over heart…make sure gown allows
Paschal candle – near ambo during easter – enlightens mind. Then moved near baptismal font. Easter vigil starts outside in the dark with new fire. Lights candle. Need at least one godparent. Godparent lights candle from paschal candle. ..church provides but you can bring another (godparent can provide…also bib) Symbolizes light that adopts child into light
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