Chapter THE DOCTRINE OF

THE
2 Lesson 4:

OBJECTIVES
SACRAMENTS IN
GENERAL
At the end of the module you are able to:
1. Describe the general background of sacraments and the introduction of Baptism.

2. Appreciate the Sacraments as expressions of the community’s joy for the salvation received
through Christ’s actions.

3. Make a story line of one`s experience of conversion.

SEE
Journey to a Christian Life

Determine the meaning or message of the illustration below in relation to the topic. Write your ideas
on a space provided.
 Points to
Ponder On

1. What have you noticed in the picture?

2. What do you think is being portrayed by the illustration?

3. How is the picture connected with the title of the lesson?

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 VALUE

Watch the video clip of “Jesus Baptism”. Write your learning and reflection on the
space provided.

Link: hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3xUIcCqAjU

Why Did Jesus Need to Be Baptized?

Word of God

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Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God,
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they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might
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receive the Holy Spirit, for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been
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baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they
received the Holy
 THE DOCTRINE OF THE
DISCERN
SACRAMENTS IN
GENERAL
A. The nature of the Sacraments:
1. The Concept of Sacrament
Sacrament
- Comes from the Latin word “sacramentum” and Greek word “mysterion”
(mystery). Sacrament - an outward/visible /sensible sign instituted by Christ to give
grace.
Jesus – the primordial or basic sacrament of the Father
Church – the sacrament of Christ to continue his saving mission to mankind.
2. The Constituent Parts of the Sacramental Sign
- The outward sign of the sacrament is composed of two essential parts:
a. matter – the thing or action which are visible
b. form – the words or the formula used.
B. The Efficacy and Effects of the Sacraments:
Grace - the supernatural life of God in us
Sanctifying grace – makes us holy
Actual grace – helps and protects us by enlightening our minds and strengthening our will
Sacramental grace – specific grace conferred by sacrament
C. The Institution and the Sevenfold Nature of the Sacraments
1. The Institution of the Sacraments by Christ
 All the sacraments of the new Covenant were instituted by Christ immediately and
personally. Christ fixed the substance (essence) of the Sacraments. The Church has no
power to alter them.
2. The Seven Sacraments
 Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation,
the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The
seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life:
they give birth and maturity, healing and mission to the Christian’s life of faith.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism
 is the sacrament in which man is spiritually reborn, after being washed with water in the
name of the Three Divine Persons. It is true sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ.
 The word baptism comes from a Greek word baptizein that means: “To plunge” or “To
immerse” (go under) and Latin Baptisma.
 Through this a person is cleansed of all sin and reborn and sanctified in Christ to
everlasting life.
The Outward Sign of Baptism
- The matter for baptism is true and natural water.
- The form of Baptism: “I baptize you (name) in the name of the Father and the Son and of the
Holy Spirit.”
Why is baptism the most important sacrament?
 Because it transforms us into God’s people.
 We receive Christ’s salvation and new life.
 It gives us the promise of eternal life.
 Forgives original sin.
What does baptism symbolize?
 Going under water symbolizes our burial into the death of Christ.
 It also symbolizes our rising up to new life in Christ.
 Our union with Christ in this life and the
next. What are the things that are needed in
baptism? Oil-chrism-scented
 Used to anoint kings and queens.
Water
 Essential part of the rite-represents cleansing-death to old life- rising to new life.
The white garment
 symbolizes that the person baptized has "put on Christ,"42 has risen with Christ.
The candle
 lit from the Easter candle, signifies that Christ has enlightened the
neophyte. In him the baptized are "the light of the world."43
The newly baptized is now, in the only Son, a child of God entitled to say the prayer of the
children of God: "Our Father."
Why do we receive baptism?
Through baptism the baptized:
 Share in Christ’s suffering and death.
 Share in Christ’s new life.
 Is called to live on this earth as Jesus lived.
 Share in one destiny, eternal life with God.
 Becomes a member of the body of Christ.
There are three types of baptism:
• Baptism of water
• Baptism of blood
• Baptism of desire
1. What is baptism of water?
 Almost invariable with the use of water into Christianity.
 Baptism has been called a holy sacrament in an ordinance of Jesus Christ.
2. What is baptism of blood?
 Those who although not baptized died for the Christian faith.
 Their blood unites them with Christ and his destiny.
3. What is baptism of desire?
 Those who although not baptized wished in this life to receive baptism, but died before
its reception.
 Those who although do not know Christ, live and follow the will of God on this earth.
The seal of Baptism is:
 An eternal mark on the person’s soul.
 This mark makes the person belong to Christ.
 It can’t never be erased.
 It enables the person to do God’s will on this earth.
What are other names for this seal?
• The seal of the Holy Spirit.
• The seal of the Lord.
• The seal of eternal life.
How is the sacrament of baptism celebrated?
 The sign of the cross.
 The reading of the word of God.
 Blessing of the water and invocation of the Spirit of God.
 Exorcism
 Anointing with the oil of catechumens.
 Renunciation of sin.
 Profession of faith.
 Anointing with Chrism.
 Clothing with White garment.
 Lighted Candle.
Who are the ordinary ministers of baptism?
 The bishop
 The priest
 The Deacon
In case of emergency who can baptized?
 Anyone, including of non-Catholic.
 The baptism has to be in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and water has to
be used to baptized the dying person.
 ACT

Think of a particular situation in your life wherein you

experience conversion. Explain briefly in not less than 5
sentences.
A. Write T if the statement is true and F if false.

T 1. Faith is needed in baptism.

T 2. Baptism is a prerequisite for salvation.
F 3. A person is baptized by water alone.
F 4. Baptism is offered only to those who believe in Jesus.
F 5. We can receive baptism as often as we desire.
T 6. Jesus begins His public life with His baptism by John.
F 7. We can receive other sacraments even before baptism.
T 8. Baptismal life is a solitary thing, not only between the baptized
person and Christ.
T 9. Baptism ushers us into the sharing of the very life of the Holy
Trinity.
T 10. Parents who neglect the baptism of their children commit mortal
sin.
T 11. Water is a destructive symbol.
F 12. One can never renew baptismal vows.
T 13. A person must be baptized when he is already mature adult.
F 14. A non-Catholic may sponsor a Catholic baptism.
T 15. It depends on the person if he/she wants to baptize or not.