Meaning of BaptismThe word 'Baptism' comes from the Greek verb 'immerse' or 'wash'. Baptism is a Christian ritual or sacrament celebrated with water by which the baptized person is incorporated to the life and teachings of Christ, in the context of a Christian church. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and are reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ and are welcomed into the Church. Catholic traditions use specially prepared water for baptism and believe that baptism is a sacrament intended for children as well as adults. [IMAGE] In infant baptism, most Church traditions practice the sprinkling or pouring of water as the mode of baptism, often using a specially constructed bowl to hold the water, a baptismal font. Pouring symbolizes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The sprinkling symbolizes the sprinkling of blood to cover our sins. Renunciation of sin and Profession of faith - before washing in the baptismal waters it is necessary to proclaim one's faith. It is the faith of the Church that parents and godparents proclaim on behalf of the child since he/she cannot do so. Baptism is the initiation into a process of growth, of personal maturity, which required a daily beginning. The oil used in infant baptism is called chrism and the catechumenate is applied to the child's forehead, this anointing means that the new Christian participates in the priesthood of Christ. catechumen - this type of sacred oil is used in Baptism ceremonies and derives its name from the fact that a catechumen is an educated convert who is about to receive the sacrament of Baptism. [During] the administration of that Sacrament [to a child], the priest says: "We anoint you with the oil of salvation in the name of Christ our Savior; may you strengthen yourself with his power, which lives and reigns forever and ever ". The priest makes the sign of the cross with this oil on the [breast of the] being baptized... A candle is also given