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January 9, 2022 - January 16, 2022A reading from the book of Luke 3:15-16, 21-22.
All the people had so much questioning in their hearts about John the Baptis and wondered if he was the Messiah. He told them, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy, and He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized, The Holy Spirit came down from heaven in the form of a dove, And God said, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
This is the gospel of the Lord
All: Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ
In the gospel today we heard about the baptism of Jesus. Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation into the church. A sacrament is a special religious ceremony or rite established by Christ to give grace that we carry out at church so that we can get closer to God. In the sacrament of Baptism, Godparents and parents are present, the priest anoints the person with holy oil and baptizes the person with holy water, the person is dressed in white, and Godparents hold a candle, etc.
Did you know that Jesus wasn’t a baby when he was baptized? Jesus was about 30 years old. In those days, it was very normal to wait until you became an adult to be baptized. Today we usually baptize people as babies, but sometimes adults who weren't baptized as babies still get baptized as adults. After Jesus was baptized, he prayed, and the Holy Spirit came down from heaven like a dove which is a white bird.
Do you remember hearing this in the gospel? (Yes) Do you remember who baptized Jesus? (Yes, his cousin John the Baptist)
The Holy Spirit comes to us in baptism, and we become members of God’s family. God is our Father, and we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. As members of God’s family, we take care of one another and welcome new friends to our church. We are so grateful for the gift of baptism from God.
Challenge for this week: Continue with Jesus and Me and think of ways you can get even closer to God in 2022 by giving your time, talent, and treasure!
Questions for the Week:
1) The people wondered if John the Baptist was who? (Jesus)
2) The Holy Spirit took what form as it came down from heaven? (A Dove)
3) Who baptized Jesus? (John the Baptist-his cousin)
4) Have you ever been to a baptism? What do you remember?
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by Catholic Mom
