Unit 1: Lesson 10

The Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism

The matter, form, minister, recipient, effects, and symbols of the Sacrament of Baptism

Catechism Connections:

CCC 1234-1245

CCC 1278-1279

CCC 1284

Lesson Topics:

Sacraments of Initiation

LESSON VOCABULARY

Chrism: 

A blessed and perfumed holy oil that is used to anoint a person at their Baptism and Confirmation, and again in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. In the Old Testament, priests and kings were anointed with holy oil as a sign of their position. It is a sign of being chosen by God and of receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Also called “myron.” (1320)

Oil of Catechumens: 

A holy oil which a person is anointed with before they are Baptized as a sign of their renunciation, or denial, of Satan and sin. A catechumen is a person who is preparing for Baptism.

Profession of Faith: 

A public statement of belief made by the faithful during Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation. It can either be the Nicene Creed, the Apostles’ Creed, or a renewal of baptismal promises.