This document provides information about the sacrament of baptism in Christianity. It defines baptism and lists its key symbols. It also describes the typical steps that occur during infant and adult baptism ceremonies, including renunciation of sin, profession of faith, baptism with water, anointing with oil, and receiving a lit candle. The document concludes by presenting several Bible verses related to baptism.

1. Presentation By: Alina, Yasnaa and Vibiana

2. Sacrament
• A sacrament is a Christian Rite recognized
as of particular importance and significance
• The Catholic Church and the Old Catholic
Church recognise seven sacraments:
1. Baptism
2. Reconciliation (Penance or Confession)
3. Eucharist ( Holy Communion)
4. Confirmation
5. Marriage (Matrimony)
6. Holy Orders
7. Anointing of the Sick .

3. Baptism
• Baptism = Baptisma ( Greek)
• Meaning: a Christian rite of admission
and adoption, almost invariably with the use
of water, into Christianity
• Synoptic gospels recount that John the
Baptist baptised Jesus. Baptism is
considered a sacrament in most churches,
and as an ordinance in others. Baptism is
also called christening, although some
reserve the word "christening" for
the baptism of infants

4. • Catholic doctrine holds that the baptism
ceremony is ordinarily performed by
deacons, priests, or bishops, but in an emergency
can be performed by any Catholic.
• This teaching is based on the Gospel
according to John which says that Jesus
proclaimed: "Truly, truly, I say to you,
unless one is born of water and the
Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom
of God.

5. Baptism
Baptism of
Blood
Undergone by
unbaptized
individuals who are
matryed by faith
Baptism of
Desire
Applies to
cathecumans who
die before they
are baptized

6. Symbols for Baptism
There are five universal symbols of
Baptism such as :
1. Cross
2. White garment
3. Oil
4. Water
5. Light.

7. 1.Cross
The cross is a universal
symbol of Christianity. Making
the sign of the cross over a
child during the baptism
invokes god’s protection and
asks for entrance into the
body of Christian church.

8. • 2. White Garment
White is the colour of purity and
wearing a white garment during
baptism symbolizes that the person
being baptised now has a clean slate in
the eyes of god.

9. 3. Oil
During a baptism, the baby is
anointed with oil.

10. • 4. Water
Water is the Christian symbol of divine
life as well as a sign of purity and
cleansing from sin.

11. • 5. Light
Light as a symbol of baptism is
represented by the passing of a lighted
candle from the celebrant to the god
parents.

12. STEPS THAT OCCUR DURING BOTH
INFANTS AND ADULT BAPTISM:

13. 1. During the Baptism of an infant,the priest asks the
parents, ‘ What name do you give your child?’
• The parents respond aloud, ideally with
a Christian name, such as one of the
saints or heroes of the Bible.
• In adult Baptism, skip this step.

14. 2. The priest asks, ‘What do you ask of God’s Church for
your child?’
• The parents respond, ‘Baptism.’
• If and adult is being baptized, he/she
answers the same.

15. 3. In infant Baptism, the priest asks the
parents and the godparents whether
they’re willing and able to fulfill their
duties to bring up this child in the
Christian faith.

16. 4. As a symbolic gesture, the priest makes the sign of the cross
with his thumb gently on the forehead of the child or adult.
• The sign is made to show that the cross of
Christ has saved him/ her.
• The parents and godparents do the same.

17. 5. A particular passage from the Bible is
read,usually from the New Testament,
where Baptism is mentioned.

18. 6. After some other prayers, the first anointing
takes place.
• The infant’s white garb is pulled slightly
beneath the neck so the priest can
smear a little oil on the infant’s neck
with his thumb.
• The same anointing takes place for an
adult.

19. 7. The priests blesses the water of Baptism.
• The prayer recalls how water has played
an important role in salvation history as
recorded throughout the Bible.
• It represents a sign of new life, the
washing of sin and a new beginning.

20. 8. The first part of the baptismal promises are made:
renunciation of evil.
• An infant can’t speak ,mum,dad and the
godparents answer for him/her.
• The priest asks, “ Do you renounce Satan? And
all his works? And all his empty promises?” If
tings goes well, everyone says “I do”.
• Adults who are being baptized answer for
themselves.

21. 9.The second part of baptismal promises: “ Do you
believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven
and earth?”
• The response is “I do”. Then the other two
persons of the Trinity are mentioned: “ Do
you believe in Jesus Christ?” and “Do you
believe in the Holy Spirit?”
• Parents and godparents answer for infants
• Adults answer for themselves.

22. 10. The actual Baptism takes place.
• In infant Baptism, the family gathers around
the baptismal font and the child is held over
the basin while the priest pours water 3
times over the child’s head and says his/her
first and middle name
• Then , “ I baptize you in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit.Amen”

24. • In adult Baptism, the catechumen( a person
who is receiving instruction) holds the head
over the basin, and the priest pours water
over the head.
• If baptized by immersion, he/she enters the
pool and the priest dips his/her head into
the water 3 times.

25. 11. The priest anoints the top of the new Christian’s
head with chrism oil.
• The word Christ means anointed, and a
Christian is someone who’s anointed in
Jesus Christ.

26. 12. A Baptismal candle is lit from the burning Easter
Candle,which is present throughout the ceremony.
• It symbolizes that the new Christian is a
light to the world.

27. 13. The Our Father is said and a
blessing is given for mom,dad and the
family and everyone celebrates
.

28. Renewalof Baptism Vows
• Held During Easter
1. Do you reject Satan?
R. I do.
2. And all his works?
R. I do,
3. And all his empty promises?
R. I do.
4. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth?
R. I do.

29. 5.. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 or ever and ever.
R. Amen.

31. Bible verses on Baptism
• Galatians 3:26-27
So in Christ Jesus you are all
children of God through faith,
for all of you who were
baptized into Christ have
clothed yourselves with Christ.

32. Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything
I have commanded you. And
surely I am with you always, to
the very end of the age.

33. Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be
baptized, every one of you, in
the name of Jesus Christ for the
forgiveness of your sins. And you
will receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit.”

34. 1 Peter 3:21
• And this water symbolizes
baptism that now saves you
also—not the removal of dirt
from the body but the pledge
of a clear conscience toward
God. It saves you by the
resurrection of Jesus Christ.

35. Mark 16:16
• Whoever believes and is baptized will
be saved, but whoever does not believe
will be condemned.

36. John 3:5
• Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell
you, no one can enter the
kingdom of God unless they are
born of water and the Spirit.”

37. John 1:33
• And I myself did not know him, but the
one who sent me to baptize with water
told me, ‘The man on whom you see the
Spirit come down and remain is the one
who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’