The Ceremony
The Sacrament of Baptism is broken up into a number of sections
The Naming Ceremony
The Liturgy of the Word
Prayers of the Faithful
Litany of the Saints
Anointing with the Oil of Catechumenate
Blessing of the Water
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Baptism
Anointing with the Oil of Chrism
Priests and Kings were anointed with oil and set apart as God’s special leaders. In the same way the oil of chrism is a reminder that we share the power of Christ the Priest: to offer praise and thanks to God the Father, we share the power of Christ the Prophet: that we may speak words of peace and encouragement, and we share the power of Christ the King: that we may serve God in the world through our work, making a better world in serving the needs of others.
Putting on of the Baptismal Robe
The new Christian wore the white garment for a week as a sign that he had taken on a new way of life.