BAPTISM: WE BECOME PART OF THE CHURCH

• Discuss the nature and effects of the Sacrament of Baptism.

• Live out the challenges of being true witnesses of Jesus wherever they are.
• Pray to the Holy Spirit to strengthen their faith and commitment as Christians.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(For Catholic students only)
A Baptismal Prayer

Altogether: Heavenly Father, in your love you have called us to know you, led us to trust you,
and bound our life with yours. Surround this child with your love, protect it from evil. Fill it with
the Holy Spirit and receive it into the family of your church that it may walk with us in the way of
Christ, and grow in the knowledge of your love.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(For Catholic students only)

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body…. And we were all given to drink
of one Spirit.. 1 Corinthians 12:13

When the risen Lord Jesus sent His disciples to make disciples of all nations, He gave them the
authority to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Baptism was
practised by the early Church to initiate believers into the Christian community.

The Great Commissioning

The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them.
When they say saw him, they worshipped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and

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said to them. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
-Mt.28:16-20

The Church teaches us the importance of Baptism, that is, to realize our being part of the
mystical Body of Christ- the Church.

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin
and reborn as sons and daughters of God.

1. New life in union with Christ or communion with Jesus Christ.

Baptism’s first effect to unite the baptized with Christ, their Risen Lord. How this union is
effected is biblically developed in two ways: through the symbol of water and God’s Spirit,
and secondly, by sharing in Christ’s “baptism” of his Paschal Mystery.
-CFC 1599

2. Incorporation into the Church or communion with the members of the Church.
Baptism’s second effect is to unite us with others as members of Christ’s Body, the Church
(cf.CCC 1267-70) “The body is one and has many members but all the members many
through they are, are one body, and so it is with Christ. It was in one spirit that all of us…
were baptized into one body. All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit “(1 Cor
12:12f). This means that our personal relationship with Christ is never any “private affair” we
have created by ourselves, but always a loving friendship that originates, develop and
grows in union with fellow-members of Christ’s Body, the Church.
-CFC 1609
Baptism gives a share in the common priesthood of all believers.
-CCC 1268
3. Sharing of the Divine Life or communion with the mission of the Church through
the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Baptism is the effective symbol of our sharing in the divine life.

-CFC 1605
Baptism not only purifies from all sins, but also makes the neophyte “ a new creature”, an
adopted son of God, who has become a “partaker of the divine nature,” member of Christ
and coheir with him, and a temple of the Holy Spirit.
-CCC 1265
In the Latin Church this triple infusion is accompanied by the minister’s words: “N., I baptize
you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

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In the story of Creation, the Great Flood, and the Great Flood, and the Exodus event, water
carries different meanings. Water can be a friend or an enemy. It can be a gentle flowing
stream providing water for cleaning and bathing; it can sustain life, quench our thirst, and help
plants grow. On the other hand, it can be violent and cause destruction, terror, and death.
Biblical writers see water with supernatural significance, and they associate it with either the
presence of God or frightening image of God’s determination to judge sins and wipe out evil.
From the Book of Genesis to the book of Revelation, we see God’s personal involvement in
the world through water and His deep desire to give us abundant life and everlasting joy. In the
New Testament, one sign that Jesus is God is that He has the same power over water that
God used throughout the Old Testament. However, Jesus never used water to punish sinners.
Instead, He walked on the waves to bring comfort to His disciples and calmed the storm to
build their faith, He even offered living water to the Samaritan woman He met at the well that
symbolized eternal life and fulfilment found only in Him.

Baptism means “to dip” or “to plunge into water.” The examples of baptism recorded in the
Bible happen in the open air at river although there is no biblical instruction that river is the
only place for baptism. Later, the Church practised baptism indoors, with a small amount of
water. Today, baptism takes place in the baptistery of the Church practiced baptism indoors,
with a smaller amount of water. Today, baptism takes place in the Church. Simultaneous with
water being poured on the forehead of the recipient of the Sacrament, the minister of the
Sacrament says, I baptized you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.” After this, the baptized is sealed with a cross on the forehead using the chrism.
Presumably the Lord is pleased that, regardless of location, people fulfil the purpose of the
baptism by identifying themselves with the crucified and risen Christ and incorporating
themselves into the Church. Therefore, the key elements in baptism in the New Testament are
(1) that people repent (change their hearts and lives); (2) that they are baptized with water in
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Spirit; (3) that they realized that the Holy
Spirit is present in their lives making them children of God by grace through faith in Christ; and
(4) that they are added to the fellowship of those who believe in and belong to God through
Christ. These elements are probably rooted in early Christian reflection on Ezekiel 36: 25-
2,where cleansing with water is associated with cleansing with water is associated with
cleansing of the hearts.

Jesus allowed John to baptized Hi in the Jordan River. He clearly commanded His followers to
baptized new believers. Thus, we have to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. The apostles
took this instructions by heart and began to fulfil this commission at Pentecost.

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 MERGING INSIGHTS FOR INTEGRATION

❖ Ignacian Core/Related Value: Faith / Prophetic witness to Gospel Value

✓ Doctrine: The Church teaches us the importance of Baptism, that is, to realize our
being part of the mystical Body of Christ- the Church.
✓ Moral: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life. Through Baptism, we are
freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God.
✓ Worship: Fervently pray the “ Prayer of Baptism”
Heavenly Father, in your love you have called us to know you, led us to trust you, and
bound our life with yours. Surround this child with your love, protect it from evil. Fill it
with the Holy Spirit and receive it into the family of your church that it may walk with us
in the way of Christ, and grow in the knowledge of your love.

UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES

• Chrism- anointed or consecrated oil mixed with perfume, which was

once used to anoint kings in ancient times.
• Indelible- something that is permanent and that cannot be removed.
• Initiation – a rite of membership

▪ Live Your Faith Everyday Series (In the Life and Mission of the Church): RVM Christin
Living Series 1st Edition. Author: Joseph Eusebio B. Ayunon & Maria Josellete S. Uy
▪ Internet
▪ Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
▪ Catechism for Filipino Family (CFC)
▪ New Revised Standard Version Bible (NRSVB)

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God bless you. Keep safe!

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S.Y. 2020 – 2021

WORKSHEET
CHRISTIAN LIVING AND VALUES EDUCATION
GRADE 8
Name: ____________________________________ Score: __________
Teacher: Mr. Arjan T. Guinawatan

Activity I. Practices of Filipino during baptismal day of a child

Direction: Answer the following questions. Write check (√) if the statement is needed in
the reception of the Sacrament and write ex (x) if it not needed. Write on the space
provided before the statements. ( 10 points)

______1. The baby is immediately rushed to the door after receiving the Sacrament.
______2. The baby is dressed in white with a white cap upon entering the Church.
______3. The godparents of the baby are all practising Catholics.
______4. There are a dozen sponsors chosen.
______5. There should always be a reception after the Baptism.
______6. Pancit should be served during the reception as a symbol for long life.
______7. Attendees have to go the reception even if they missed the baptism ceremony.
______8. The baby must cry when water is poured on the forehead.
______9. The lighted candles are held by the parents and sponsors.
______10. The sponsors are expected to give pakimkim to the child.

Activity II.
Direction: Based from the readings of Acts 2:36-41, read and answer the following
questions below. (2 points each = 6 points)

1. How did Peter answer when people who were affected by his preaching asked, “What
are we to do, my brothers?”
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

2. In the last line of the passage, what does the total number of believers indicate?
______________________________________________________________________
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3. What is required of any person who wishes to receive the Holy Spirit?
______________________________________________________________________
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Activity III.
Direction: Listed on the first column are the effects of Baptism. On the second column write
your understanding through practical application of the effects. (3 points each = 9 points)

With Baptism, the Christian…… In My understanding…..

1. Receives full remission of all sins
from the merciful love of God
through the redemption merits
brought by Jesus Christ;

2. Becomes a “ new creation” that is

an adopted child of the Father, a
member of the Body of Christ, and
a temple of the Holy Spirit;

3. Is incorporated into the Church the

mystery of communion with the
Trinity and sacraments of the unity
of all people;