Outline the baptismal ceremony and explain the symbols used.

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Gareth Mc Grory                                                                                                     January 04

Outline the baptismal ceremony and explain the symbols used.

The baptismal service begins at the door, it is here that the priest will greet the people. He asks the parents what name they have decided to call their newborn baby, and what they require of the church. The parents will require baptism from the church and in return the church requires that the parents fulfil their responsibilities to bring their child up to follow and practice the faith of Jesus. Godparents are then asked if they are both willing to help in the task of establishing the faith into child.

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The priest then signs the child with the cross claiming the Childs dedication to Christ. The parents and Godparents also do the same.

The service moves to the Lectern, where a reading is presented on a topic relating to baptism, followed by a short sermon explaining baptism. Prayers of faithful followed by the Litany where the saints are asked to pray for the child. Catechumen is anointed on the forehead of the baby. This signifies that they will be open to sin and temptation throughout their lives and this is to give them strength to resist temptation. A ...

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