Prayer
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Prayer reference: usccb.org · Sign of the Cross ↗. Wording can vary by translation or devotional edition.
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How is Baptism given?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 156
Whoever baptizes should pour water on the head of the person to be baptized, and say, while pouring the water: I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
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3 source connections · Show evidence
- Matthew 28:19 (KJV) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Matthew 28:19 (Douay–Rheims) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Sign of the Cross ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
What is Baptism of water?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 14, question 158
Baptism of water is that which is given by pouring water on the head of the person to be baptized, and saying at the same time: I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
Read Lesson 14: explanations and full Scripture →
3 source connections · Show evidence
- Matthew 28:19 (KJV) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Matthew 28:19 (Douay–Rheims) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Sign of the Cross ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
What does the bishop say in anointing the person he confirms?
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 15, question 170
In anointing the person he confirms the bishop says: I sign thee with the sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Read the source passage →
Read Lesson 15: explanations and full Scripture →
3 source connections · Show evidence
- Matthew 28:19 (KJV) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Matthew 28:19 (Douay–Rheims) ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”
- Sign of the Cross ↗Shared wording: “in the name of the father and of the son”