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Thank you for submitting your answers to the Reborn: Nurturing the Life of Grace
Your answers will be reviewed promptly. You will be contacted if anything further is required or you will receive your Baptism Class Certificate of Completion.
VIDEO OUTLINE— NURTURING THE LIFE OF GRACE
Baptism brings us into the community of faith
Belonging to Christ means belonging to his Body, the Church
The whole community of faith has a role to play in nurturing the newly baptized
Baptism: Grace and Mission
Mission of the baptized is to continue the work of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King
Laity are to bring the Gospel to the ordinary places of life and secular culture
We are empowered and commissioned through Baptism, strengthened in Confirmation, sustained by the sacraments
Priest
Christ is our eternal high priest; he offered himself as the perfect sacrifice to the Father
Through Baptism we share in the priesthood of all the believers
We are called to offer ourselves daily as a spiritual sacrifice to God
We also offer our worship to God through the Mass and Sacraments and through daily prayer
Parents are responsible for the spiritual growth of their children—to help them share in the Priestly mission of Jesus
Prayer
Reading Scripture
Priority of faith in the family and household
Prophet
A prophet reveals God’s Word and plan for salvation; Jesus is the full revelation of God
All the baptized are called to evangelize and teach
The power of the Gospel should shine out in family life
Parents are the first proclaimers of the Gospel to their children
King
We are meant to reign with Jesus over the power of sin in our lives
The kingly mission of the baptized is a universal call to holiness
Christians are meant to govern themselves and reign with Christ over sin in their lives through ongoing conversion
Christians are also to exercise their kingly mission by following the example of Jesus as the servant-King who came to serve others
Parents model a life of holiness and service to their children
Godparents
Being a godparent is a commitment to active participation in the spiritual growth of the baptized
Requirements
16 years old or older
A Catholic who has been confirmed and received the Eucharist
Lives a life of faith, in good standing with the Catholic Church
Intends to fulfill the duties of a godparent
Duties
Support the parents
Represent the Church in the life of the child
Nurture the child in the faith
The entire Church community is responsible for being part of and nurturing the spiritual life of the newly baptized