Missed Discipleship Formation Session
Make Up Work Grades 6-10
October 2
Title of Lesson: Why do we Baptize babies?
MAIN IDEAS
- Baptism removes the mark of original sin and gives us gifts of the Holy Spirit. The outward signs of this interior reality are holy water, oil, baptismal candle, and white garment.
- Baptism is the first formal sacramental invitation from Jesus for healing and intimacy, and He continues to reach out to us in love throughout our entire lives.
- The removal of original sin gives us grace and grants us salvation.
- What is Grace? God’s life and love within US!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE
“Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.’” (John 3:5)
CATECHISM REFERENCE
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.” (CCC 1213)
Watch Video on Baptism:
PERSONAL or FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- What, if anything, do you remember from your baptism or attending someone else’s baptism?
- What are some fun ways you could celebrate the anniversary of your baptism?
- What is the role of Baptism? What are the visible signs of the sacrament?
- Why do we baptize babies even though they are too young to remember?
- Ask a parent to share the story of their baptism.
Kahoot
Finish session by completing a Kahoot online quiz.
Nickname must be your name and grade. Thank you!
CLICK HERE Kahoot: What do you already know about Catholic Baptism?
Material referenced is from Lifeteen: Edge