The
Baptismal Service.
1.
The Baptism celebration
begins with the welcome
of the child into
the church. The Sign
of the Cross is traced
on the child's forehead
to show that he/she
belongs to Christ.
2.
We listen to the Word
of God
3.
We pray for the child
and his/her family.
4.
The child is anointed
with the Oil of Cathechumens
to give strength.
5.
The water of Baptism
is blessed. Water
is for cleansing.
Water is also necessary
for life.
6.
We renew our Baptismal
promises.
7.
The child is blessed.
8.
The child is anointed
with the Oil of Chrism
to give strength to
live as a friend of
Jesus, and bring others
to Jesus.
9.
The White Garment
is a sign of Christian
dignity.
10.
The Candle symbolises
Christ as the light
of the world.
11.
The child's mouth
and ears are blessed.
12.
We conclude our celebration
of Baptism by looking
forward to the next
Sacrament the child
will celebrate - First
Communion and Confirmation.
13.
We pray the Our Father
- the prayer that
unites all Christians.
14.
The Final Blessing
of the newly Baptised
child, the child's
parents and the whole
community who have
gathered to celebrate
the Baptism, is given.
15.
The Dismissal - we
are all sent out to
bring God's peace
to our world.
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