WHAT ARE WE DOING IN OUR PARISHES TO PREPARE PARENTS AND GODPARENTS - PDF document

2/27/2020 T HE O RDER OF B APTISM OF C HILDREN (OBC) T HE O RDER OF B APTISM About Introductions The Order of The Order of Baptism for Baptism Editions Christian Several within Mass Initiation OF C HILDREN Children OBC E NGLISH T RANSLATION A CCORDING TO THE S ECOND T YPICAL E DITION T HE O RDER OF B APTISM OF C HILDREN (OBC) C HRISTIAN I NITIATION The Order of The Order of About Introductions Introduction Baptism for Baptism Editions Christian Several within Mass Initiation Children OBC P OST -V ATICAN II E DITIONS Article 10 - Godparents Ordo Baptismi parvulorum Second Edition Ordo Baptismi parvulorum, designated by the one to be baptized or by the parents editio typica altera mature enough to fulfill this responsibility (age 16) September 8, 1969 Reprinted “with certain USCCB Approval – November 17, 2017 variants and additions.” initiated with the three Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist CDWDS Approval – August 29, 1973 be neither the father nor the mother of the one to be baptized April 11, 2019 Permitted for use beginning be one godparent, male or female; but there may be two, one of each sex February 2, 2020 be a member of the Catholic Church; baptized non-Catholic - witness only Obligatory use – April 12, 2020 1

2/27/2020 Article 13 - Preparation T HE O RDER OF B APTISM OF C HILDREN It is the duty of pastors to assist the Bishop in the instruction and Baptism of the adults entrusted to their care, unless the Bishop makes other provisions. Preparation Best Practices It is also their duty, with the assistance of catechists and other qualified laypersons, to prepare and assist the parents and godparents of children to be baptized through appropriate pastoral guidance, and finally to confer the Sacrament on infants. T HE O RDER OF B APTISM OF C HILDREN Introduction WHAT ARE WE DOING IN OUR PARISHES TO PREPARE PARENTS AND GODPARENTS FOR BAPTISM? T HE O RDER OF B APTISM OF C HILDREN (OBC) Article 5 - Preparation Before the celebration of the Sacrament it is very helpful for the parents , either led by their own faith, or aided by the support of their friends or other members of the The Order of The Order of About Introductions community, to prepare themselves for an informed participation in the celebration by Baptism for Baptism Editions Christian Several within Mass suitable means, such as books, articles, and catechisms aimed at the family. Initiation Children OBC Furthermore, the pastor of the parish should take care to meet with them himself or through others, or even to bring together several families, to prepare them for the coming celebration by pastoral instructions and prayer in common. 2

2/27/2020 T HE O RDER OF B APTISM FOR S EVERAL C HILDREN Dear parents and godparents: Your families have experienced great joy at the birth of your children, and the Church shares your happiness. Today this joy has brought you to the Church to give thanks to God for the gift of your children and to celebrate a new birth in the waters of Baptism. Outline of the Rite Rite of Receiving the Children Sacred Celebration of the Word of God This community rejoices with you, for today the number of those baptized in Christ will be Celebration of Baptism increased, Explanatory Rites and we offer you our support in raising your children Conclusion of the Rite in the practice of the faith. Therefore, brothers and sisters, let us now prepare ourselves to participate in this celebration, Rite of Receiving the Children Article 35 Article 36 Gather at the door of the Church Celebrant greets those present Faithful sing a suitable Psalm or “He may use these or similar listening to God’s Word, praying for these children and hymn, if circumstances allow words:” their families, and renewing our commitment to the Lord and to his people. 3

2/27/2020 Rite of Receiving the Children Rite of Receiving the Children Article 37 Article 38 Previous Revised “What name do you give (or: have Questions may be asked collectively N. and N. (or: My dear children), the Christian N. and N. (or: Dear children), the Church given) your child?” community welcomes you with great joy. In its of God receives you with great joy. In her First question text does not change name I claim you for Christ our Savior by the sign name I sign you with the Sign of the Cross “What do you ask of God’s Church of his cross. I now trace the cross on your of Christ our Savior; then after me, your for N.?” Second question may be asked in foreheads, and invite your parents (and parents ( and godparents ) will do the the plural: godparents) to do the same. same. The celebrant may use other words “What do you ask of God’s Church in this dialogue. for your children ?” Rite of Receiving the Children Sacred Celebration of the Word of God Previous Revised Biblical Readings and Homily You have asked to have your children baptized. In asking for Baptism for your children, In doing so you are accepting the responsibility you are undertakingthe responsibility of Prayer of the Faithful/Litany of Saints of training them in the practice of the faith. It raising them in the faith, so that, keeping will be your duty to bring them up to keep God’s God’s commandments, they may love the commandments as Christ taught us, by loving Lord and their neighbors as Christ has Prayer of Exorcism and Anointing before Baptism God and our neighbor. taught us. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking? Do you understand this responsibility? Rite of Receiving the Children Prayer of the Faithful Previous Revised Previous Revised Are you ready to help these parents in their duty Are your ready to help the parents of My brothers and sisters, let us ask our Lord Jesus Dear brothers and sisters, let us invoke the as Christian mothers and fathers? these children in their duty? Christ to look lovingly on these children who are mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for these about to be baptized, and their parents and children about to receive the grace of godparents, and on all the baptized. Baptism, and for their parents, godparents, and all the baptized. 4

2/27/2020 Prayer of the Faithful Prayer of the Faithful Previous Revised Previous Revised By the mystery of your death and resurrection, Give these children new birth in Baptism Make the lives of their parents and godparents Make their parents and godparents a bathe these children in light, give them the new through the radiant divine mystery of your examples of faith to inspire these children. shining example of the faith to these life of baptism and welcome them into your holy Death and Resurrection, and join them to children: Church. your holy Church: Prayer of the Faithful Prayer of the Faithful Previous Revised Previous Revised Through baptism and confirmation, make them Make them faithful disciples and Keep their families always in your love. Keep their families always in your love: your faithful followers and witnesses to your witnesses to your Gospel through Baptism gospel. and Confirmation: Prayer of the Faithful Prayer of the Faithful Previous Revised Previous Revised Lead them by a holy life to the joys of God’s Lead them through holiness of life to the Renew the grace of our baptism in each one of Renew the grace of Baptism in each of us: kingdom. joys of the heavenly Kingdom: us. Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer. Lord, hear our prayer. 5