April 7, 2019, Fifth Sunday of Lent

Baptism Worksheet

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)#1210-1321. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapters 15, 16

 From the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

1. Baptism is an immersing that makes us God’s children (CCC#1214-1216).  The essential rite of

Baptism includes (CCC#1239):

1. Triple immersion or pouring water over head;
2. Trinitarian Formula;
3. Anointing with sacred Chrism (Infant Baptism);
4. Only those not yet baptized can be baptized (CCC#1246-1255).
5. Adults are prepared for Baptism through participation in the Catechumenate;
6. Because of God’s gratuitous grace, infants can receive Baptism;
7. The ordinary minister of Baptism are Bishops, Priests and Deacons;
8. Anyone can baptize in case of necessity.
9. Baptism is necessary for salvation (CCC#1257-1261).
10. It is the only way known to the Church;
11. God is not bound by this Sacrament;
12. Baptism by blood or desire also saves;
13. We can be saved without baptism only if we are ignorant;
14. Children who die without Baptism are entrusted to God’s mercy.
15. The effects of baptism are (CCC#1262-1274):
16. Purification from all sins including;
17. Personal (actual) sins;
18. Original Sin;
19. The consequences of (punishment for) sin;
20. The remaining of some results of Original Sin:
21. Suffering and frailties;
22. Illness;
23. Death;
24. Concupiscence – the attraction to sin.
25. New birth in the Holy Spirit:
26. Child of God (New Creature);
27. Theological virtues of faith, hope, and love;
28. The Gift of the Holy Spirit;
29. Membership in Christ’s body;
30. Share in the Priestly, prophetic and royal mission Christ;
31. The ability to worship God.