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St. JudeRite of Christian Initiation

for Adults

SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE AND ENJOY THE FOODWelcome to the RCIA Conference Call - March 24, 2020

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SundayScripture Reading

Reading 1 EZ 37:12-14

Reading 2 ROM 8:8-11

Gospel JN 11:1-45

Gospel Reflection

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Last MeetingMarch 3

Sacrament of The Eucharist

By: Daphne D’Mello

Fr. Abraham Thomas

Reference:This Is Our Faith: Ch 14

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Tonight’s Meeting

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Confirmation

By: Ken Melvin

Susan Barone

Reference:This Is Our Faith: Ch 13

March 24

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

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Ken Melvin - March 2020

BAPTISM - WHAT WILL HAPPEN

• Those to be baptized will stand before the community.

• You will be asked, “What do you want?” - “To be baptized.”

• The priest will make the sign of the cross on your forehead.

• The priest will pray for those to be baptized and their sponsors.

• He will bless the water in the font.

• You will be asked to recite your Baptismal promises.

- Do you reject sin?- Profess Faith? Etc.

• Water will be poured over your head three times –

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

• You will be anointed with Chrism oil.

• A white garment will be placed over your shoulders.

• You will be given a candle that has been lit from the Easter candle.

• The priest will pray a blessing on us all.

• You will be welcomed into the community.

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FROM THE BALTIMORE CATECHISM

Answer:

A Sacrament is…

• an outward sign

• instituted by Christ

• to give grace.

3 QUESTION 136: WHAT IS A SACRAMENT?

BAPTISM– OUTWARD SIGNS

Symbols of Baptism

• Water

• Chrism oil

• White garment or cloth

• Candle lit from the Easter Candle

4Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

BIBLICAL REFERENCES TOWATER AS A REBIRTH

• God breathed His Spirit over the waters to create life on the earth.(Genesis 1)

• The Great Flood and Noah’s Ark –cleansed and generated a rebirth.(Genisis 7 & 8)

• Exodus from Egypt – Jews escaped “through” the Red Sea and were free. (Exodus 14)

Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

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BAPTISM– OUTWARD SIGNS

• Immersion or pouring of water three times– In Greek, baptism means “plunge” or “immerse in water”.

– Church terminologies: “the washing,” “regeneration,” “bath of enlightenment”.

• Questions during each immersion– Do you believe in the Father?

– Do you believe in the Son”

– Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?

• Anointing with Chrism oil

• Lighting of candle from Easter Candle

6Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

BAPTISM– INSTITUTED BY CHRIST

Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist John testified further, saying, “I saw the Spirit come down

like a dove from the sky and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the holy Spirit.’ Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.” (John 1:32-34)

Jesus:“In all truth I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.” (John 3:3)

7Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

BAPTISM– INSTITUTED BY CHRIST

8Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

Peter [said] to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“ (Acts 2:38)

After His resurrection,

Jesus gives this mission to his apostles,

to baptize all nations in the name of the Trinity. (Matthew 28:19-20)

Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

BAPTISM– INSTITUTED BY CHRIST

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• …is baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan.

• “...after rising from the water…, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove….”

• (Matthew 3:16)

10Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

JESUS…

BAPTISM– TO GIVE GRACE

• The “door” to all other sacraments

• Removes sins (original and personal)

• Gives new life as children of God

• Incorporates us into the Christian community to share in Jesus’ work

• Bestows the Holy Spirit and His Gifts

Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

HOLY ORDERS

ANOINTING OF

THE SICK

MATRIMONY

RECONCILIATION

EUCHARIST

CONFIRMATION

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BAPTISM– TO GIVE GRACE

Gifts of the Holy Spirit• Wisdom• Understanding• Knowledge• Counsel• Fortitude• Piety• Fear of the Lord

12Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

TYPES OF BAPTISM

• “Baptism of water”– Sacramental Baptism

• “Baptism of blood” – Martyrs unable to receive sacramental

baptism

• “Baptism of desire”– People whose lives were pleasing to Christ

but who were not introduced to Christianity

13Sacrament:An outward signinstituted by Christto give grace.

RITE MATTER SIGNIFIES?

BLESSING OR CONSECRATING WATER THE CHURCH ASKING GOD THAT THROUGH HIS SON THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MAY BE SENT UPON THE

WATER

ACTUAL BAPTISM-POURING OVER HEAD WATER DEATH OF AN OLD LIFE OF SIN, “BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT.” (JOHN 3:5)

ANOINTING WITH CHRISM (OIL) HEALING AND PROTECTION BY THE HOLY SPIRIT - IMPRINTING A SPIRITUAL SEAL

CLOTHING CATECHUMEN WITH WHITE GARMENT

“BEING CLOTHED IN CHRIST” (GALATIANS 3:27)

LIGHTING FROM THE EASTER CANDLE CANDLE ENLIGHTENED BY CHRIST “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD” (MATTHEW 5:14)

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THE EFFECTS OF BAPTISM

• All sins are forgiven – both original (Adam and Eve) and personal.

• We die with our Lord and are born into the new, spiritual life in Christ.

• Receive the gifts from God:

- grace of justification (frees us from sin)

- sanctifying grace (heals/changes interior of our beings)

- enables us to believe in - hope in - love God.

• Initiates and incorporates us into Christ’s body, the church.

• Seals us with an indelible spiritual mark or permanent change in our souls.

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16 FUN FACT

BAPTISMThe basis of Christian life

The gateway to Life in the Spirit

The door which gives access to the sacraments

(CCC 1213)

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Catholic Fun Fact

Susan Barone

March 2020

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Sacrament of Confirmation:Pop Quiz!

What is a sacrament?

From the Baltimore Catechism #304:A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.

From the CCC 774: The (seven) sacraments are the signs and instruments by which the Holy Spirit spreads the grace of Christ the head throughout the Church which is his Body.

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Sacrament of Confirmation

A. Biblical Roots and the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

B. The Process (What Happens)C. The Gifts of the Holy SpiritD. Effects and Responsibilities

Central Values of Confirmation:- strength and growth in the faith- receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit

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Biblical Roots of Confirmation(Old Testament)

• Laying on of hands – Moses and Joshua

• A sign of appointing to a special office – Joshua succeeded Moses

Deuteronomy Ch 31

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Biblical Roots of Confirmation(Old Testament)

• Isaiah 11:2-3 – “And the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety. And he will be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord.’

• Isaiah 61:1 – “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me.”

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Biblical Roots of Confirmation (New Testament)

• Mark 1: the Spirit, like a dove, descended from Heaven at Jesus’ baptism

• Acts 1: … “John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit….you shall receive the Holy Spirit, passing over you”

• Acts 2: “…suddenly there came a sound from Heaven, like that of a wind...it filled the entire house…and separate tongues as of fire

• settled on each of them. And they were all filled

• with the Holy Spirit”

Mary and the Apostles – Pentecost

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Biblical Roots of Confirmation (NT)

• Acts 8: ‘then they (Peter and John) laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit’

• Acts 19: in Ephesus, the people told Paul they had been baptized by John but didn’t know about the Holy Spirit. ‘Paul then laid his hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came over them…’

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Requirements for Confirmation

• Candidate has received baptism

• Profession of faith

• In a state of grace

• Have a sponsor

• Have the intention to receive the sacrament

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Requirements for Sponsors

• Practicing Catholic/received sacraments and registered at a parish

• Minimum age 16

• Faithful to the teachings of the Church

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Confirmation – the Rite

Bishop anointing confirmand with Chrism: ‘Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit’

Form: Laying on of hands and the words of the bishopMatter: the Chrism oil – mixture of olive oil and balm

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Biblical Reference: 7 Gifts

• Isaiah 11:2-3 – “And the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety. And he will be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord.’

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The gifts are listed in Isaiah 11: 2-3 ~ Also see CCC 130312

The Effects of Confirmation

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• Confirmation completes the Sacramental grace of Baptism

• Confirmation imprints an indelible spiritual seal on the soul

• Unites us to Christ

• Strengthens us against sin

• Empowers us to spread the faith

• To give good example and be witnesses to Christ

~ CCC 1285; 1302-05; 1316-17

The Effects of Confirmation

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• Peace and social justice

• Speak out for the innocent

• To be honest and share our faith

• Act with kindness and love

• Live our Christian vocation

Responsibilities of Confirmed

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Choosing a Saint’s Name

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Choosing a Saint’s Name

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Web resources for saints:www.USCCB.org – info on US saints

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• Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation – given only once

• Confirmation both confirms Baptism and strengthens baptismal graces (CCC 1289)

• Confirmation endows 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit

• Confirmation empowers us to spread and defend the Christian faith by word and deed.

Confirmation - Recap

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Thank you !May the Holy Spirit continue to bless

you on your journey of faith

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Next Meeting

Precepts of the ChurchBy: Steve Mauser

Session Wrap-Up

References: Catechism of the Catholic Church(1997 Liberia Editrice Vaticana)pp. 2041-2046, 2048 (List of precepts)

This Is Our Faith: pp 285-286 (Discussion)

March 31

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Q&A:Fr. Abraham Thomas

Fr. Joel Bako