It is the Sacrament that gives us the divine life of sanctifying grace and makes us members of the Catholic Church.

This sacrament is called _______, after the central rite by which it is carried out

To baptize

Baptism came from the _____ word _______

Baptizein means to ______ or ________

The "______" into the water symbolizes the catechumen's burial into Christ's death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as "_________"

Baptism is also called "__________", for it signifies and actually brings about the __________ and the Spirit without which no one "can enter the kingdom of God."

This bath is called _________, because those who receive this [catechetical] instruction are enlightened in their understanding

The bible directly links baptism to ____

"He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

"Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, unless a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’”

"Jesus came up and spoke to them, He said: all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy Spirit, and teach to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always until the end of time."

"And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.”

"Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”

"And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.’ And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this crooked generation.’ So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” (cf. 9:17-18; 1 Corinthians 12:13: both associate the Holy Spirit with baptism)

"And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.”

In Baptism, God takes away from us ______, all _______, and all ________ due to these sins.

Effects of baptism

Baptism forgives all sins, including original sin, mortal sin, and venial sin.

3 types of sins

Baptism removes all punishment for sin, both temporal and eternal.

2 types of punishment

Baptism is a ______ in the Holy Spirit.

Baptism makes the baptized a new child of God and a member of the Church.

Baptism makes the baptized a participant in the divine life of the Trinity.

Baptism gives the baptized a share in the priesthood of Christ.

Baptism leaves an indelible ______ on the baptized person's soul.

Baptism infuses sanctifying grace, the theological virtues, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Baptism provides the basis for communion with all Christians.

According to the ________, anyone who has not yet been baptized can be baptized.

The Catholic Church practices ________, which is for children from birth until they are usually between _____ years old.

The ______ of the child choose to have them baptized.

The ______ and __________ provide faith for the infant.

___________ are chosen to act as witnesses and to support the child's religious development.

_____ who have not been baptized can choose to be baptized.

They usually go through a ___________ before receiving the sacrament.

__________ varies by parish, but may include meetings with the pastor.