The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism

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Jun 18, 2023
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INSIGHT

Baptism Rite’s Deep Meaning

  • The baptism rite’s elements reveal the deep meaning of becoming a child of God.
  • Each action, from the sign of the cross to the baptismal water, symbolizes grace and faith initiation.
ADVICE

Claim Children for Christ

  • Parents should regularly trace the sign of the cross on their children's foreheads.
  • This act claims and blesses their children for Christ beyond the baptism day.
INSIGHT

Exorcism in Baptism Rite

  • Baptism includes a rite of exorcism to renounce Satan explicitly.
  • This symbolizes being transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God.
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