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Lesson 1 Sacraments                                                                

First

What is Baptism?--Answer.

Baptism is not water only  but it is the water used together with God's Word and by his command

Which is this word?--Answer.

In Matthew 28 our Lord Jesus Christ, says: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Second

What benefit does God give in  Baptism?--Answer.

In baptism God forgives sin, delivers from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe what he has promised.

What is  God’s promises? Answer.

In Mark 16  our Lord Jesus Christ,, says in the: He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not  believe will be condemned

Third

How can water do such great things?--Answer.

It is not the water indeed that does them, but God’s word with the water, and our trust in this Word. Water by itself is only water but with the word of God it is a life-giving water,which by grace gives the new birth through the Holy Spirit.

 St. Paul writes in Titus, chapter three: He saved us…in virtue of his own mercy by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ, our Savior, so that we might  be justified by His grace, and become heirs according in hope of eternal life. This saying is sure”.

Fourth

What does Baptism mean for daily living?--Answer.

It means that our sinful self, with all its evil deeds and desires should be drowned through daily repentance; and that day after day a new self should arise to live with God in righteousness and purity forever.

Where is this written?--Answer.

St. Paul writes in Romans, chapter 6: We are buried therefore with him by Baptism into death, so that,  as Christ  was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

1)      What is baptism about?

2)      Is baptism a once and for all action?

Questions to ask parents

1)      Tell your child about their baptism. Who are their sponsors and where and who was the pastor, etc.