CHRISTIAN LIVING EDUCATION

Reviewer for 2nd Semester | First Quarter Exam

Baptism is the Sacrament instituted

by Jesus Christ for…
- The Forgiveness of the
Original Sin Baptism remits the / Original Sin's
- The Adoption as God's eternal punishment, which is the
Children damnation to Hell; but does not
- the Incorporation in the remove the concupiscence, or Man's
Church. inclination to evil.

originates from the Greek word Through Baptism we are reborn as

Baptismos, meaning"Immersion," God's adopted (children; as St. Paul
said: "You have received the Spirit of
sons, and it makes us cry out: 'Abba,
by submerging the catechumens in (Father/" (Romans 8:15).
water. Also Jesus was baptized by
immersion in the Jordan River (cf. Mt.
3:16) in early centuries 'Baptism makes us members of the
Church; as St. Paul said: "Your bodies
are members making up the body of
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Christ" (1
Baptism before the Ascension, when Corinthians 6:15).
he announced the Missionary Mandate
to his Apostles:
The spiritual and indelible seal
"Go, therefore, make disciples of all impressed upon the soul by the
the nations; baptize them in the anointing with Chrism, which
name of the Father and of the Son consecrates the neophytes to Christ.
and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them - Being permanent, the three
to observe all that I commanded Sacraments imparting the
you" Character can neither be
(Matthew 28:19-20). repeated nor deleted.
The Character of Baptism makes us
members of the Church; that of
Confirmation, soldiers of Christ; and
the one of Ordination, shepherds of his
flock.

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A period of initiation to the Church's

In order to be baptized, a catechumen faith, morals, liturgy and prayer, in
must accept The Four Basic Pillars of preparation for Baptism, Confirmation
Christianity, namely: and Eucharist.
From the Greek word Katecheo,
meaning, "To teach by word of
The summary is the synthesis of mouth," there came the following
Christian of Catholic FAITH. terms:

The synthesis of Christian of Catholic The period of initiation

MORALITY.

the person initiated

The channels of Divine GRACE.

the person instructing

The model of Christian PRAYER.

the lesson imparted

It is given to children before the age of

reason; being unable to comply with the catechizing book.
the Four Basic Requirements, they are
baptized in the faith of the Church,
with the assistance and the good
example of parents and godparents. Catechumenate when ready Adult
baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist.
It is given to candidates seven years
old and above, and must be prepared
by the Catechumenate; unless there is Infant baptism, age of reason
a serious reason to the contrary, it catechism, age 7 first holy
should be immediately followed by communion, and age 12
Confirmation and First Communion. confirmation.

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The Greek term Christos, or Messiah

in Hebrew, means "Anointed:" hence,
we are Christians because we are
anointed, or consecrated, to the Lord.
A Clergy; either a Deacon, Priest, or
Bishop.
- The Parish Priest has the It is the Church furniture where the
obligation to prepare the catechumens are baptized: it consists
families of the /catechumens, of a pedestal and a basin; or of a larger
for the reception of this sublime pool, for Baptism by immersion.
Sacrament.

It is the sacred ambience where

Who can baptize only in emergency Baptism takes place: its /architectural
cases, such as in danger of death, is splendor cannot be / underestimated,
any person who intends to baptize since it reflects the importance of
according to the intention of the Baptism.
Church. (Any Person)

The Form of Baptism consists in

these words:
The Matter of Baptism is Real and "I baptize you in the name of the
Natural Water; it can be fresh water Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
from rivers, salty water from the sea, Spirit”.
or marshy water from ponds and wells.

and the intention of baptizing that

The Holy Chrism makes us "Christians particular person, are essential to the
or anointed. validity of the Sacrament, but not the
- The Holy Chrism is considered name of the catechumen; although it
as Added Matter, meaning, it should be mentioned.
is important but not essential
for the validity of the
Sacrament. It is the preferable manner of Baptism:
- A mixture of olive oil and first, because it imitates the Baptism
balsam, it is consecrated by the of Jesus in the Jordan; second,
Bishop during the Chrism Mass because it clearly represents the
catechumen's regeneration in the
Spirit.

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Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, and First
The alternative manner of Baptism is Communion.
by pouring, intended as a threefold
effusion of water on the catechumen's
head. For practical purposes, it Traditionally added to the Godparents,
became the common practice in the might be exempted from some of the
Church. requirements.

The Paschal Candle, placed beside the The Sacrament of Baptism should be
Baptismal Font, signifies Christ's celebrated as soon as possible after
Resurrection. birth, without undue delay:
- first, to bestow on the child the
Grace of Baptism;
Recalling the redeeming passion of - Second, to avert the danger of
Christ; dying unbaptized.

The Five Grains of Incense: Baptism can be celebrated any day

symbolizing Jesus' Five Wounds; of the year, either together with
other children or individually;
nevertheless, it is recommended on
the first and last letter of the Greek Sundays, which is the Day of the
alphabet, signifying Christ as the Lord; or, if possible, at the Easter
Beginning and the End of Vigil.
History (cf. Revelation 22:3);

Baptism should be celebrated in the

Indicating God's presence in our times. Parish of residence; if, for a just
cause, the parents choose another
Church, they should obtain a Permit
The Godparents have the sacred
from their own Parish.
duties of educating their godchildren
in the Christian Faith, and guarding
them sins and vices. - The Child's Birth Certificate;
- They must be two, a man and a - the Parents' Marriage Contract,
woman, Catholics of good whenever possible.
standing, 16 years old or above,
who have received the

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Minister: Third person (Life giving breath of

- Ordinary Ministers: Deacon, God)
Priest,Bishop
- Extra-Ordinary Minister:
Baptized Person Permanent Dispositors
Matter: Water
Form: "I Baptize you in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the We see God at work in our lives and
Holy Spirit..." in our work
Effects of Baptism Predisposition to judge and order all
- We are free from sin and reborn things according to God’s will.
Contrary of Polishness - King Solomon
as sons of God.
- We become members of Christ,
are incorporated into the
We comprehend how we live to be a
Church and made sharers in her
follower of Christ
mission
To grasp the truth of faith easily and
“Baptism is the sacrament of
deeply contrary of unawareness
regeneration through water in the
St. Thomas Aquinas
word." -Catechism of the Catholic
Church, #1213

Right Judgment
To detect true from false
St. Philip Neri
Confers the fullness of the holy spirit
(Matiure Christian, Soldiers of Christ)
Confirmation came from the word Fortitude or Courage (We overcome
Confirmance - To Ratify our fear and be a follower of Jesus
Christ)
Persevere in fulfilling God’s will in
Jesus instituted Sacrament of moments contrary of weakness
Confirmation on the Evening of Easter St. Paul
Sunday

We understand the meaning of God

Pentecost - Fiftieth Day (Greek) To discover the truths contrans of
ignorance - Galileo Galilei

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PECTORAL CROSS - Only Bishop wear

(They have been reminded in the
Deep sense of respect with God and trinitarian God)
the Church ( Total Reliance Humble COAT OF ARMS - Sinusuot sa arms ni
and trustworthy and loving) Bishop (Jurisdiction kung saan sila
To worship God with all of our heart - naka-assign)
St. Padre Pio

is laying on Hands and the Sacred

Wonder awe (we are aware of glory Chrism (Chrism Oil) which signifies
and majesty of God) the coming of the Holy Spirit
To worship God and to be scared of
Son. Contrary of Disrespect.
St. Francis de Sales Olive Oil mix with Balsam
GOD MEANS EVERYWHERE - Olive oil because it is shining
- Balsam because of an aromatic
perfume with the power of
Confirmandi - A person who will preserving from decay
receive Confirmation represents the sweet scent of
- it is permanent and can never Christ’s resurrection
be taken away.

1. Ordinary Minister - Bishop The Matter Sacrament of

2. Extraordinary Minister is Confirmation
Priest (The bishop gave an
authority)
3. In danger of death - any Priest We need to give good words and
can administer even without messages from the people around us.
the bishop’s delegation
CROSIER - Tungkod ni Bishop
(Represent the staff of Moses) He is this are the person which are to be
the shepherd. served (Tayo ang nagsisilbi sa mga
MITER - Hat ni Pope and Bishop taong nakapaligid satin)
THE RING - Ordained Person (They
marry the church or vocation that
has been given to them) In one way or around, we are in the
mission of the priest (Kasama nila
dapat tayo)

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Reviewer for 2nd Semester | First Quarter Exam

“Be sealed with the gift of the Holy

Spirit”
Slap on the Cheek: It signifies the
bravery and courage that christ
soldiers must have in defending the
Christian Faith, If needed, till
martyrdom.

- Every Catholic can and should

received
- The confirmandi have to
undergo a catechetical
preparation.
- The Godparents are the
spiritual father and mother of
the confirmandi and
Godparents should be 16 years
old and above, Fully initiated
and practicing Catholics:
Received Confirmation and
Holy Communion