Pope Benedict XV"The Holy Mass would be of greater profit if people had it

offered in their lifetime, rather than having it celebrated for the relief of their souls after death."

St. Augustine,Doctor of the Church

"He [who attends Mass with all possible devotion] shall be freed from sudden death, which is the most terrible stroke launched by the Divine Justice against sinners. Behold a wonderful preservative against sudden death."

St. Anselm, Doctor of the Church"A single Mass offered for oneself during life may be worth

more than a thousand celebrated for the same intention after death."

St. Teresa,Doctor of the Church

Once, St. Teresa was overwhelmed with God's Goodness and asked Our Lord "How can I thank you?" Our Lord replied, "ATTEND ONE MASS."

St. John Vianney Patron Saint of Parish Priests"If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy.""When we have been to Holy Communion, the balm of love

envelops the soul as the flower envelops the bee."

Blessed Padre Pio"It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than

to do without Holy Mass."

Revelation of Christ to St. Gertrude the GreatFor each Mass we hear with devotion, Our Lord sends a saint to

comfort us at death.

Revelation of Christ to St. Mechtilde

He who is in the habit of devoutly hearing holy Mass shall in death be consoled by the presence of the angels and saints, his advocates, who shall bravely defend him from all the snares of infernal spirits.

Baptism

Objectives1. Be able to discuss images of Baptism in the Old and

New Testament2. Identify where Jesus institutes the sacrament.3. Know what “ex opere operato”means.4. Know the matter, form, and minister of the sacrament5. Explain how a non-baptized person can get to Heaven

Sacraments

• Outward sign• Instituted by Christ• Gives grace• Matter=action performed• Form= words said• Minister= person who performs• Why do sacraments have outward signs?

What image does water have for us?

• Life giving• Cleansing• Life taking?

Water in the Old Testament

• Destroys– Noah – Red Sea and the Egyptians

Life Giving

– Water from the rock in Exodus– Crossing out of Egypt and into the Promised

Land

Cleansing

– Naman the Syrian cured of leprosy

New Testament• John’s baptism: not a sacrament!• Jesus is baptized: does not need it!

– Example– Ratify work of John– Sanctify the waters

• Unless a man is born again of water and the Holy Spirit he cannot see God Jn 3:5

• Go and teach all nations baptize everyone Mt. 28

• Acts is replete w/ baptisms

Matter, Form, Minister

• Water poured over the head or immersion in it– Only water

• While saying the Trinitarian formula– I baptize in the name of the Father, Son, Holy

Spirit• Anyone who intends what the Church

intends– Need not be Catholic or even a believer

Candidate• Babies as soon as possible

– Don’t delay – Catholic Godparents– Lk. 18:15 “people were bringing even infants to Him”– Col. 2:11 baptism has replaced circumcision– Acts 16:15&16:31 entire households baptized by the apostles!

• Adults who accept the faith and intend to live the Gospel– Must be sincere

• What about a person who rejects Baptism?– They cannot be saved

• What about those who die without Baptism and before they are old enough to know?– We don’t know. Jesus did not reveal– No punishment– Trust them to God’s mercy!

Baptism in other forms

• Baptism of Desire– A person who does not know of Christ or God

through no fault of their own– Always trying to form and follow their

conscience– Would ask for Baptism if they knew that is

what God wanted• Baptism of Blood

– A person who dies for the Faith; for God

Ex Opere Operato

• “By virtue of the action performed”• Correct matter and form• Correct intention by recipient• Valid minister• Sacrament is given• It is Christ who acts in each sacrament

Quiz1. One image of water in the Old Testament is:2. This person was cleansed of leprosy w/ water3. Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan?4. The minister must be in a state of grace for a

sacrament to work.5. Jesus institutes the sacrament of Baptism in:6. How was Moses saved if not Baptized?7. You must be at least a Christian to validly Baptize.8. Baptizing with wine would be valid (work).9. What words must be said while pouring the water?10. A person who dies for the Faith is Baptized by: