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

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

Baptism provides the basis for communion with all Christians.

"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.”

"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.’”

Baptism is a ______ in the Holy Spirit.

The ______ and __________ provide faith for the infant.

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

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."

3 types of sins

"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)

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

Effects of baptism

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

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

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

"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.”

Baptism came from the _____ word _______

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

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

To baptize

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

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

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

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

The ______ of the child choose to have them baptized.

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

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

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

2 types of punishment

The bible directly links baptism to ____

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

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

Baptizein means to ______ or ________

They usually go through a ___________ before receiving the sacrament.

"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."

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