Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin,
makes us Christians, children of God, and members of the
Church.
257. Does Baptism also forgive actual sins?
Baptism also forgives actual sins, with all punishment due
to them. when it is received in proper dispositions by those
who have been guilty of actual sin.
258. Who is the ordinary minister of Baptism?
The ordinary minister of Baptism is a priest; but any one
may baptise in case of necessity, when a priest cannot be
had.
259. How is Baptism given?
Baptism is given by pouring water on the head of the child,
saying at the same time these words: 'I baptise you in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit'.
260. What do we promise in Baptism?
We promise in Baptism to renounce the devil and all his works and pomps.
261. Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
Baptism is necessary for salvation because Christ has said:
'Unless a man is born again through water and the Spirit, he
cannot enter the kingdom of God'. (John 3:5)
What is Baptism?
Bishop Barron on Sacrament of Baptism
THE CATECHISM OF ST. PIUS X
Baptism
Nature and Effects of Baptism
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1 Q: What is the sacrament of Baptism?
A: Baptism is a sacrament by which we are born again to the
grace of God, and become Christians.
2 Q: What are the effects of the sacrament of Baptism?
A: The sacrament of Baptism confers first sanctifying grace by
which original sin is washed away, as well as all actual sin if
any such exists; it remits all punishment due on account of such
sins; it imprints the character of a Christian; it makes us
children of God, members of the Church, and heirs to Paradise,
and enables us to receive the other sacraments.
3 Q: What is the matter of Baptism?
A: The matter of Baptism is natural water which is poured on
the head of the person to be baptized in such a quantity as to
flow.
4 Q: What is the form of Baptism?
A: The form of Baptism is: "I baptize thee in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost."
Minister of Baptism
5 Q: To whom does it belong to confer Baptism?
A: To confer Baptism belongs by right to bishops and parish
priests, but in case of necessity any person, whether man or
woman, even a heretic or an infidel, can administer it, provided
he carries out the rite of Baptism, and has the intention of
doing what the Church does.
6 Q: If it were necessary to baptize a person in danger of
death, and if several people were present, who should administer
the sacrament?
A: If it were necessary to baptize a person in danger of
death, and if several people were present, a priest, if such were
at hand, should administer the Sacrament, and, in his absence,
one of the inferior clergy; and in the absence of such, a layman
in preference to a woman, unless in the case in which the greater
skill on the part of the woman, or the claims of propriety,
should demand otherwise.
7 Q: What intention should the person baptizing have?
A: The person baptizing should have the intention of doing
what Holy Church does in baptizing.
The Rite of Baptism and the Disposition of the
Adult who Receives It
8 Q: How is Baptism given?
A: Baptism is given by pouring water on the head of the person
to be baptized -- and if it cannot be poured on the head, then on
some other principal part of the body -- saying at the same time:
"I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost."
9 Q: If one were to pour the water and another to pronounce
the words would the person be baptized?
A: If one poured the water and another said the words the
person would not be baptized; because it is necessary that the
person who pours the water should pronounce the words.
10 Q: When in doubt whether the person is dead, is it right
to omit baptizing him?
A: When in doubt whether the person is dead, he should be
baptized conditionally, saying: "If thou art alive I baptize
thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost."
11 Q: When should infants be brought to the Church to be
baptized?
A: Infants should be brought to the Church to be baptized as
soon as possible.
12 Q: Why such anxiety to have infants receive Baptism?
A: There should be the greatest anxiety to have infants
baptized because, on account of their tender age, they are
exposed to many dangers of death, and cannot be saved without
Baptism.
13 Q: Do parents sin, then, who, through negligence, allow
their children to die without Baptism, or who defer it?
A: Yes, fathers and mothers who, through negligence, allow
their children to die without Baptism sin grievously, because
they deprive their children of eternal life; and they also sin
grievously by putting off Baptism for a long time, because they
expose them to danger of dying without having received it.
14 Q: When the person who is being baptized is an adult, what
dispositions should he have?
A: An adult who is being baptized, besides faith, should have
at least imperfect contrition for the mortal sins he may have
committed.
15 Q: If an adult in mortal sin was baptized without such
sorrow, what would he receive?
A: If an adult was baptized in mortal sin without such sorrow
he would receive the character of Baptism, but not the remission
of his sins nor sanctifying grace. And these two effects would be
suspended, until the obstacle is removed by perfect contrition or
by the sacrament of Penance.
Necessity of Baptism and Obligations of the
Baptized
16 Q: Is Baptism necessary to salvation?
A: Baptism is absolutely necessary to salvation, for our Lord
has expressly said: "Unless a man be born again of water and
the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God."
17 Q: Can the absence of Baptism be supplied in any other
way?
A: The absence of Baptism can be supplied by martyrdom, which
is called Baptism of Blood, or by an act of perfect love of God,
or of contrition, along with the desire, at least implicit, of
Baptism, and this is called Baptism of Desire.
18 Q: To what is the person baptized bound?
A: The person baptized is bound to always profess the faith
and observe the Law of Jesus Christ and of His Church.
19 Q: In receiving holy Baptism what do we renounce?
A: In receiving holy Baptism we renounce, for ever, the devil,
his works and pomps.
20 Q: What is meant by the works and pomps of the devil?
A: By the works and pomps of the devil we mean sin and the
maxims of the world that are contrary to the maxims of the
Gospel.
Names and Sponsors
21 Q: Why is the name of a saint given to him who is being
baptized?
A: To him who is being baptized is given the name of a saint
in order to put him under the protection of a heavenly patron and
to animate him to imitate that saint's example.
22 Q: Who are the godfathers and godmothers in Baptism?
A: The godfathers and godmothers in Baptism are those persons
who, in accordance with the decree of the Church, hold the
infants at the font, answer for them, and become guarantees in
the sight of God for their Christian education, especially in the
absence of the parents.
23 Q: Are we obliged to keep the promises and renunciations
made for us by our sponsors?
A: We are certainly obliged to observe the promises and
renunciations made for us by our sponsors, because it is only on
this condition that God has received us into His grace.
24 Q: What sort of persons should be chosen as godfathers and
godmothers?
A: There should be chosen as godfathers and godmothers
Catholics of good life, and obedient to the laws of the Church.
25 Q: What are the obligations of godfathers and godmothers?
A: Godfathers and godmothers are bound to see that their
spiritual children are instructed in the truths of faith, and
live as good Christians and they should edify them by their good
example.
26 Q: What tie do sponsors contract in Baptism?
A: Sponsors contract a spiritual relationship with the
baptized and with the parents of the baptized, which causes an
impediment to marriage with these persons.
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