Baptism of Baby Braxton Joseph, My Nephew (w/Homily #95)

"Braxton Joseph, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
(photo courtesy of Rachel Perez Cizauskas)

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Arriving @ St. John's Catholic Church in Milpitas, CA

(my first boyhood parish where I began to practice my Catholic Faith)

RITE OF BAPTISM FOR ONE CHILD

Reception of the Child

Liturgy of the Word

- Michelle read the reading from the Old Testament
- Tove Ann did the Responsorial Psalm & sung the Alleluia
- I proclaimed the Gospel from Mt. 28 on baptizing & teaching all nations.

(Homily #95: A Sermon of Love for Extended Family)

Prayer of (Minor) Exorcism & Anointing Before Baptism

Celebration of the Sacrament

Blessing & Invocation of God Over Baptismal Water

(Video 1 of 7)

(Video 2 of 7: Touching the Water)

Renunciation of Sin & Profession of Faith

Baptism

(Video 3 of 7: Baptism @ 01:40)

Explanatory Rites

Anointing After Baptism

(Video 4 of 7: Anointing After Baptism)

Clothing With White Garment

Lighted Candle

(Video 5 of 7: "Receive the Light of Christ.")

Ephphetha (Prayer Over Ears & Mouth)

Conclusion of the Rite

(Video 6 of 7: Conclusion & Blessing of Mother & Father & Assembly)

Lord's Prayer

Blessing

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(Video 7 of 7: Parents' Thank You Remarks @ End of Reception)

My nephew was my 57th baptism to administer.

My Family Helped at Baptism Prep Class

The wife and kids helped me set up.  Tove Ann said a few words about Baptism Prep.

Here they are setting up the room.

After attendance, I recall the story of salvation (summarize the Bible) and, most importantly, call the attendees to a moment of conversion.  The audio is below:

After the story of salvation, I ask the parents some (subjective) questions.  This is then followed by a catechesis on the Seven Sacraments.  I challenge them on certain points.

We then look at the Rite of Baptism.  I cover all the particulars and why.  I bring some Holy Oils for them to smell, and I provide a catechesis (religious formation/explanation) of the meanings of the Rite of Baptism.

Attendance: ordinary moment done with love and for the salvation of souls.

(already training her to teach the Faith at a young age)

My wife says a few words.  She also leads an opening prayer.