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Reborn Video 3 – Nurturing the Life of Grace

The Sacrament of Baptism confers both grace and a mission on the new Christian. In the previous two sessions we focused on the importance and effects of that grace (cleansing us from sin and making us children of God), looked at reasons for baptizing infants (to care for their spiritual health by making sure they receive this grace earlier rather than later), and examined how grace is communicated through the prayers and symbols of the Rite of Baptism.

In the grace of Baptism, we are called and empowered to continue the work of Christ.

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1. Why is the Christian life meant to be lived out in community? What effect has the community of faith had on you?

2. Describe the mission of Priest:

3. Describe the mission of Prophet:

4. Describe the mission of King:

5. Which aspect of the threefold mission of Priest, Prophet, and King do you think is easiest to live out? Which do you think is hardest? Why?

Faith is both communal and individual. As your child grows, he or she will need to develop a unique, individual relationship with Christ and make your faith, the faith of the Church, his or her own personal faith as well. All of that begins with this decision you make for the spiritual well-being of your child. Your faith and commitment now and in the years to come have a very real impact on the fruits that baptismal grace will bear in the life of your child. Consider the effects of your Baptism and your own life of faith, the faith you will profess at your child’s Baptism.

6. What is going well in your spiritual life? Where could you use some improvement to be the best model and guide for your child / godchild?

7. Take some time to reflect on how you will help your child / godchild grow in his / her faith. List 5 ideas below, be specific.

By virtue of your own Baptism, you are a little “Christ,” anointed with the same Holy Spirit in whom Jesus accomplished his mission. What your child or godchild needs from you is for you to let the Holy Spirit do his work that you may faithfully live out your part of the mission of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King. It is simple, though not easy.

8. What can you start doing now to live your baptismal mission more faithfully? What can you begin doing as a family now and in the years to come to teach your child or godchild about his or her priestly, prophetic, and kingly calling?

9. What are some ways that you can prayerfully prepare for your child's or godchild's baptism?