The document discusses the three sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. It focuses on Baptism, explaining that Baptism is necessary for salvation, it brings new spiritual life and forgiveness of sins, and incorporates believers into the Church. Infants can be baptized based on the faith of the Church and passages from the early Church fathers. While Baptism is generally necessary for salvation, those who have not received the Gospel through no fault of their own can be saved by following their conscience.

1. The Sacrament of
Christian Initiation
BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND HOLY EUCHARIST
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2. CCC 1212: the faithful
 Are born anew by baptism
 Are strengthened by the sacrament of
confirmation
 Received in the Eucharist the food of
eternal life
Sacrament of Initiation
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3. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
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4.  Is the basis of the whole Christian life
 Is the gateway to the life in the Spirit
 The door which give access to other
sacraments
Sacrament of Baptism (CCC)
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5.  From the Greek baptizein
to plunge or immerse
symbolizes the
baptized burial into
Christ’s death, from
which he rises up by
resurrection with him
as a “new creature”
(CCC 1214)
Sacrament of Baptism
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6.  Brings us new life in Christ and
forgiveness of sins through water and
spirit
 Incorporates us into the Church, and
 Into sharing in the divine life, as sons
and daughters of the Father
The effect: The Baptismal Grace
(CFC)
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7.  THE MATTER:
The baptismal water
– being born again
through water and
the Holy Spirit
Essential Rite of Baptism
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8.  THE FORM:
“(Name) I baptized
you in the name of the
Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.”
Essential Rite of Baptism
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9.  A character that is imprinted on
the soul, which consecrates the
baptized person for Christian
worship.
 Baptism can never be repeated.
 During our lifetime, God will never
disown us our baptism.
An Indelible Spiritual Sign:
a Character
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10. Infants are baptized in the faith of the
Church
 Baptism is a free gift of God’s grace; not
something merited
 The beginning of our faith life
 A gift given through parents’ Christian life
Infant Baptism
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11. Historical Development
Hippolytus in 215
“When they come to the water, let the water
be pure and flowing. And they shall put off
their clothes. And they shall baptize their
children first. And if they can answer. But if
they cannot, let their parents or someone
from their family.”
Infant Baptism
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12. St. Augustine
 The infant is oriented toward the
good, toward God, rather than toward
evil.
 Infant baptism is a path to salvation,
removing original sin of infants and
bringing them into state of grace.
Infant Baptism
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13. “No one can enter into God’s
kingdom without being begotten
by water and spirit” John 3:5
“Whoever believes and is baptized
will be saved; whoever does not
believe will be condemned.” Mark
16:16
Necessity of Baptism to Salvation
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14.  What about those who are not Christians
and have never been baptized with water
and Spirit?
God wills all
men to be
saved and
know the
Truth.
Necessity of Baptism to Salvation
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15. Therefore the Church also teaches
“Those who through no fault of their own, do not
know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, yet
sincerely seek God and moved by grace, strive by
their deeds to do His will as it is known to them
through the dictates of their conscience can attain
eternal salvation.” (Lumen Gentium 16)
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