Sacred Chrism
What is Sacred Chrism
perfumed oil, blessed by the Bishop
What is a Catechumenate?
a period of formation for Christian initiation
Who can be baptized?
ANYONE AND EVERYONE!
Does there need to be two god parents?
no
When do the Catechumens usually receive their sacraments if they are older?
Have you ever received Sacred Chrism?
Yes!
What does it include?
time of prayer, liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others
Does the Parish community participate the in the celebration of baptism?
YES!
Do you receive a candle at baptism?
yes
What is one way you are baptized with water?
Pouring the water over 3 times
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
When is sacred Chrism used?
Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders and for the consecration of bishops, altars, stones, chalices, and churches
What is a Catechumen?
a person or people who enter this formation
What is an important part of Baptism?
Water
What does the water symbolize?
source of holiness, freedom, and new life
What is one way you are baptized with water?
You can be immersed in the water (dunked)
When is Sacred Chrism made?
on Holy Thursday
Who helps the catechumens?
everyone - the whole parish
Is there such thing as an emergency Baptism?
yes! if someone if dying or extremely sick and have not been baptized and want to be in an emergency they can be baptized.
what is the does the candle mean? and how is it lit?
signifies the light of Christ and by the Easter Vigil candle
Was Jesus baptized?
Yes!
What is Sacred Chrism a sign of?
sign of the gift of the Holy Spirit
What is RCIA
the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
the baptized begin their ___ ___ as children of God
new life
What do we wear at our baptism and what does it mean?
we wear a baptism garment (something white) and it symbolizes putting on Christ
What is sacred Chrism made of?
combination of Olive oil and Balsam