Catechism index

1241 III. How is the Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated? The anointing with sacred chrism, perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop, signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptized, who has become a Christian, that is, one "anointed" by …
1242 III. How is the Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated? In the liturgy of the Eastern Churches, the post-baptismal anointing is the sacrament of Chrismation (Confirmation). In the Roman liturgy the post-baptismal anointing announces a second anointing with sacred chrism to be …
1243 III. How is the Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated? The white garment symbolizes that the person baptized has "put on Christ," 42 has risen with Christ. the candle, lit from the Easter candle, signifies that Christ has enlightened the neophyte. In …
1244 III. How is the Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated? First Holy Communion. Having become a child of God clothed with the wedding garment, the neophyte is admitted "to the marriage supper of the Lamb" 44 and receives the food of the …
1245 III. How is the Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated? The solemn blessing concludes the celebration of Baptism. At the Baptism of newborns the blessing of the mother occupies a special place.
1246 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? "Every person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized." 46 The Baptism of adults
1247 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? Since the beginning of the Church, adult Baptism is the common practice where the proclamation of the Gospel is still new. the catechumenate (preparation for Baptism) therefore occupies an important place. This …
1248 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? The catechumenate, or formation of catechumens, aims at bringing their conversion and faith to maturity, in response to the divine initiative and in union with an ecclesial community. the catechumenate is to …
1249 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? Catechumens "are already joined to the Church, they are already of the household of Christ, and are quite frequently already living a life of faith, hope, and charity." 48 "With love and …
1250 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? Born with a fallen human nature and tainted by original sin, children also have need of the new birth in Baptism to be freed from the power of darkness and brought into …
1251 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? Christian parents will recognize that this practice also accords with their role as nurturers of the life that God has entrusted to them. 52
1252 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. There is explicit testimony to this practice from the second century on, and it is quite possible that, from the …
1253 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? Baptism is the sacrament of faith. 54 But faith needs the community of believers. It is only within the faith of the Church that each of the faithful can believe. the faith …
1254 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? For all the baptized, children or adults, faith must grow after Baptism. For this reason the Church celebrates each year at the Easter Vigil the renewal of baptismal promises. Preparation for Baptism …
1255 IV. Who can Receive Baptism? For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents' help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help …
1256 V. Who can Baptize? The ordinary ministers of Baptism are the bishop and priest and, in the Latin Church, also the deacon. 57 In case of necessity, any person, even someone not baptized, can baptize, if …
1257 VI. The Necessity of Baptism The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation. 59 He also commands his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them. 60 Baptism is necessary for …
1258 VI. The Necessity of Baptism The Church has always held the firm conviction that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received Baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. …
1259 VI. The Necessity of Baptism For catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive …
1260 VI. The Necessity of Baptism "Since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all …