Day 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism - The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street-Fr. Mike says-this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284.
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[@hlobend2111]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Praying for the salvation of the non-baptized the innocent children.

[@susansacher712]

Thank you so much for the gift of this podcast. May God bless everyone listening and the souls of those who died on the Titanic submersible.

[@roystonfernandes8305]

Thank you, Lord, for the grace and gift of the sacrament of Baptism. Thank you for inviting me to a new life in Christ as the adoptive son of the Father and the temple of the Holy Spirit. Praise you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for paving my path to salvation🙏

[@56Tyskie]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us 🫀🔥✝️

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen! ❤🙏

[@artorefalnera3055]

Fr. Thank you❤. Praying for you and for all my CIY brothers and sisters. Happy nuggets days everyone. God bless ❤🙏.

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@artorefalnera3055]

@@TrixRN 🙏❤

[@SuperRuthJ]

Thank you Father Mike❤️🙏❤️ I will use these NUGGETs Briefs for my teachings❤

[@shannonengelken4629]

Lord, transform my heart into union with yours! God bless everyone!😇

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you and may God bless you also.🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & CIY 🙏🙏🙏 I have enjoyed this study of the sacrament of Baptism. 💦🕊

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Your Song of the Day: “Saved by Grace”- by Shane & Shane. 🎶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6GVl4WJoq9_rNE

[@TrixRN]

That’s a catchy song.🎶❤️🎶Thanks!🙏❤️

[@dianefrank3688]

Enjoyed this happy perky song. I know this song is about the grace from Baptism, but It is how I feel when I go to confession.💙💦🙏

[@janetfarris3631]

I want to give ALL of me to YOU, my Holy Lord. Help me to always say "yes" like Holy Mary and St Joseph always said "yes." KING OF GLORY AND MERCY: Thank you for loving me. I LOVE YOU WHOLE HEART AND SOUL.

[@TrixRN]

Amen!🙏❤️

[@143mschrag]

Praise, Thanks, Honor, and Glory be to God forever ❣️ Thank you so much Fr. Mike and Ascension. As always, my continued prayers for all. God Bless 🙏🏻

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you Irene and prayers for you❤🙏

[@143mschrag]

@@dianefrank3688 thank you ❤️🙏🏻

[@rm-paradise]

Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 6/23/2023

[@CarmenRodriguez-vx1km]

I’m praying for you Fr. Mike Schmitz 🛐

[@wreloise1]

“all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭

[@bartholomewabraham430]

Thank you Father Mike

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you, Fr Mike. Praying for all, and yes, praying for those lost on the Titanic expedition. May they rest in peace. God Bless.

[@MorreHope]

I like these nuggets. Its late. There's something of my past; that these nuggets brought clarity. Good night. Thank you Fr. Mike.

[@almapuritaparcon3435]

Day 174. 🙏🙏🙏

[@dawnmireles2912]

June 23, 2023 Jesus, I trust in You. Saint Faustina pray for us. I encourage you to read her diary.

[@susannebrule3160]

Thank you Lord for the grace of baptism

[@mbnorris73]

…about 8:01 in transcript “It is God begging us, please give my mercy another chance.” That made me think outside the box!😮❤

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Thank you for joy & laughter! Amen!🤗🤣

[@TrixRN]

Wasn’t it St. Teresa of Avila Lord save me from sour-faced saints…or something like that?

[@elizabethcronin3074]

@@TrixRN🤷‍♀️

[@TrixRN]

@@elizabethcronin3074 I looked it up. It was St. Teresa of Ávila. She said “Protect us Lord from gloomy faced saints”

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

Absolutely. Religion shouldn't be doom and gloom but about joy. Thx Fr. Mike.

[@dianefrank3688]

Hi 🙋 Elizabeth I hope all is well with you. I sent you two messages, but I do not think you got them. 06/20/24

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you so much Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏❤️🙏

[@katenitzken4876]

"The Lord asks us for another chance" (Father Mike)...Lord, how could we ever deserve you? Thank you so much, Father, for your grace and forgiveness through your Most Holy Sacraments.

[@golgibella]

I was baptized because someone(s) wanted me in the Kingdom of God before I could choose myself. So that prayers and blessings and excorcisms from demons of the unseen world would not have a natural dominion over me. I thank You very much Jesus. Thank you for putting these lessons together 🙏 Oh my Jesus, grant me the grace of sincere conversion and strength of perseverance to live out my baptism. St Raphael the archangel please bind the demon asmodeous and minions attacking families and potential families, send them to Jesus for immediate sentencing for the glory of God. St Michael the archangel please bind the demon Baal and minions of idolatry, send them to Jesus for immediate sentencing for the glory of God. St Gabriel the archangel please bind satan and minions of lies and send them to Jesus for immediate sentencing for the glory of God. Mary please send a special troop of warrior angels to bind all spirits attacking me, my family, and all participating in CIAY. Please send them to Jesus for immediate sentencing for the deliverance of the Church. Amen.❤❤❤

[@goofball811]

Fr. Mike. I attended a funeral mass yesterday and was overcome with emotion as the mass related so closely to our current following of Baptism. Cant say how much more I understand and closer I feel to the Lord each and every day. Thanks for being a part of my journey.

[@sgrieger_]

I'll take a large order of Fr Mike Nuggets please and a water 😁🥰 thank you Fr Mike for doing this CIY and praying for all!!! 🙏💞🙏

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

I ❤ it Fr. Mike nuggets.

[@frankmcknight290]

Totally agree with you Father Mike Re: being ready. I think this will only make for Catholics stronger in their faith.

[@zmhs76]

Thank you Lord for the great gift of baptism in the catholic church and for bringing me back after staying away for a long time. Thank you for the people in my life especially my mom who never ceases praying for all her children and grandchildren. God bless you Fr Mike - you are bringing a lot of souls back before the end times. ❤

[@tinamader9365]

❤❤❤ Thank You Lord for the Faith of my parents who gave me the gift of baptism as a 2 week old baby. I have been blessed to be a daughter of God. I love this journey

[@dawnmireles2912]

June 23, 2023 Please pray for Souls in Purgatory. Go ahead, just take about 30 seconds to help save a soul that maybe is your family member or friend! Go forth and help save! Here is the prayer: (According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory.) The Prayer of St. Gertrude Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen. God would reply to St. Gertrude that He would use whatever was offered to Him for the faithful departed, according to His inclination to show pardon & mercy.

[@kathleenpeterson9718]

I’M BAAACK! I was doing so well keeping up, but got an infection & was hospitalized in June. Today I felt strong enough to begin again. So grateful that the lessons weren’t lost ~ I could pick up right where I left off. ❤🎉🤞

[@josecesarvivares5005]

🙏🙏🙏

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Hello everyone & Happy Day 174!🙏😊

[@TrixRN]

Hi Elizabeth 👋 We started the new class in RCIA tonight & I met my new candidate. Her name is Theresa also. Her husband is Catholic & she’s converting. He called us TnT 🧨 😅We really hit it off. She’s where I was 10 years ago. She’s so sweet. One part of the ceremony I put my hand on her shoulder & make promises to her. She actually shed a tear; I did the same thing when I was a candidate. I had prayed & prayed for a candidate I could serve & to whom I could be a real help.🙏❤️

[@elizabethcronin3074]

@@TrixRN wow Theresa, getting chills reading this! Glad you guys hit it off right away. Like the moniker that her hubby has given you two!🧨 Please let her know that I will be praying for her (and you) on her Faith journey!🙏😘

[@dianefrank3688]

@@TrixRN I am so glad that your new RCIA candidate is someone as sweet as you. It is so good that you are willing to help others come into the Catholic faith. ❤🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

🙋Elizabeth 😊Day174. We are getting a little storm right now but I do not think it will cause much damage.

[@elizabethcronin3074]

@@dianefrank3688 hi Diane! Prayers for safety!🙏😘

[@JaneChorneyko]

Fr Mike you put such joy in heart every day . Thank God for the gift of you to us and your explanation of CIY , you make me long so much for Jesus each and every day . Amen

[@theresetrimble2928]

Thanks Father!!

[@doloreswisecarver1784]

Day 174 takeaways: SUMMARY of Baptism - There are 3 Sacraments of Initiation- Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. These Sacraments begin a new life in each of us. Baptism is a gift and does not presuppose any human merit. Every Sacrament we receive is a response to God’s invitation. God is actively seeking and inviting us into relationship with Him. The Fruit of Baptism is 3-fold - 1. The forgiveness of ALL sins, both Original Sin and Actual sin. 2. Birth into a new life as adopted Children of God. 3. Becoming incorporated into the Body of Christ. Every moment of life should be an offering to God.

[@cecilialange4689]

Thank you Father Mike... I love nugget day especially because I can use them when I teach CCD. This journey through the Catechism will help me be a better teacher because I am understanding more. Praying for you and all who follow this podcast.

[@sandrastange8314]

Thank you Lord for the wonderful gift of the Sacraments of initiation. Thank God for for Fr Mike for explaining so well God bless 🙏

[@meanchoolee5845]

Thank you Father Mike

[@moniquearseneault1460]

Thank you father..! Praying for everyone.. God bless.. ❤️🙏🏻

[@kathiebartley3131]

Dont worry about wrapping it up. Your inspirational words help so much. You are such a good Shepherd.

[@elviaalamilla8112]

God bless Father Mike

[@kathyfranzoni274]

Thank you Father Mike another good evening going to say goodnight God bless and sweet dreams amen

[@sonyaorourke7741]

True, beneficial for us to reflect on all of this grace not just power through the chapters. It is all undeserved grace, truly overwhelming. Thanks for this reminder and continued guidance throughout Fr.Mike , how truly humbling it makes us to think of God's love for us. He always wants us to be close to Him and for Him to be close to our hearts, in addition to be close to each other too, a strong unit. Such a beautiful beautiful inclusive God. The goodness of God is beyond all human comprehension.

[@WarriorKnitter]

I had never thought about Confession that way. Thank you Fr Mike.

[@raeannewoodman9375]

Fr. Mike, thanks for the awesome review. I can't wait to hear of God's gift tomorrow!

[@lindab3293]

Thank you Father Mike! God bless you! 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@marybailey6254]

Blessings to those who are participating in the CIY and BIY today 🙏🏻🕊✝️🕊🙏🏻

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

The last few days have been such a wonderful gift. Thank you Fr Mike

[@juliecini2628]

May God bless Fr. Schmitz and all involved in Catechism in a Year : )

[@mercymercy331]

Thank you Father 🙏

[@theendgamebeau]

Thank you! I've just prayed for you

[@KathleenBanfield]

I found such comfort in today's summary. It's all about unity.. we belong together with Chrst as our Father!

[@pauloconnor9005]

I love your analogy of God offering us these beautiful sacraments as another chance to please come back to Him. He is asking us to give Him another chance for His graces, mercy, forgiveness, etc. What a truly loving God.

[@SurrenderNovena]

In Confession "it's not us begging God give us another chance - it's God begging us: 'Please give me another chance to give you My Mercy'" BEAUTIFUL! GOD begs us. Like a good parent begging a wayward child. Like Jesus knocking at the door: "Will you open... the door...your heart"?

[@dana_ch82]

❤

[@marinebulldog0309]

He won't beg for eternity...his begging us has a time limit.

[@SurrenderNovena]

@@marinebulldog0309 absolutely. Time limited offer. Don’t lose your chance.

[@2000Biscotto]

Thank you Fr. Mike! Blessings everyone!

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Thoughts :- -> Message reflect with, "Sacramental Baptism intiate Sacred Unification of Human Life with Spiritual Life towards Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of One's Own Life." -> Thanks Father Mike, Team Ascension Press for Valuable Insights. With regards and Prayers, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)

[@lanstonpinto4421]

Day 174 Something Father said really hit me.... We think Confession is going to God and begging for his forgiveness and asking Him to give me another chance. But in reality *Confession is where God is begging you to give Him another chance, to give His mercy another chance* 😔

[@bloodwrage]

Thanks, Father Mike

[@michaelniehaus3276]

Pray for my family in Cincinnati, who has confused being born again as a mental activation, with their sense of spirit connectedness to God, instead of God’s initiation pursuing us in his mercy through the three sacraments of initiation, that is the foundation for my enlightened eternally sustained communion in Jesus.

[@michaelniehaus3276]

Being born again, is actively seeing the kingdom of God at hand through God, the father‘s way of giving us Jesus doing his will through his body of which we are infused as his bride he calls the church through receiving, and being energized by obediently living the holy Eucharist - “ the abiding presence of Jesus”!!

[@terregagnon2049]

Question for Fr Mike: as an Emergency Dept RN, I have baptized a still born infant. If a dying patient is not baptized & he/she requests to be baptized, can anyone do it if there is true intent?

[@sharonmiller9100]

Yes anyone can do it!

[@johns1834]

Could I baptize my Mormon grandchildren if their parents weren't watching?

[@marinebulldog0309]

Absolutely 💯 sacraments CAN be done in secret with the Catholic priest

[@spidermiddleagedman]

My mother asked me to clean my room but next time she asks me to clean my room, i will say that i am a royal family member of the king called jesus christ because i have been baptised priest prophet and king. :D

[@paulacevedo8814]

Praise to God and Jesus Christ🙏❤🕊😇

[@nellennatea]

So lovely. Thank you. Glad I continued. God Bless you Father Mike.

[@mygoldboy6546]

Thanks!

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@margietorres61]

Praised be God, forever and ever. Amen ❤

[@R.C.425]

Thank you,

[@dcamille-]

Amen and God Bless 🙏📿🙏

[@deedeebuhler9610]

May God bless you always 🙏

[@angelaotis5709]

My grandson has not been officially baptized nor does it look like he will be anytime soon. I have said the words over him with Holy water.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

He is baptized.

[@angelaotis5709]

I pray he is but I never heard if I had that right...even though I believe I do to bring him to Jesus.@ FrMike?

[@CARS63]

😊❤😊Thank you😊❤😊

[@ofeliaramirez7440]

God bless you all 🙏

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@joseguzman1051]

AMEN 🙏.

[@richardbergmark6722]

Thank you Father.

[@joeyunger6460]

God Bless Fr. Mike!

[@robehrgonzales77494]

I support Israel ❤❤❤ Shalom

[@stephenspain9167]

🙏

[@marianmilne6009]

I've just listened twice.....its amazing and people about to have their children baptised should hear.....Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@ScurvyPir8]

If baptism takes away original sin, and original sin (the inclination to disobey God) causes us to commit personal sin, why do we continue to commit personal sin after baptism?

[@wms72]

We continue to sin because we are still broken, still tempted, and concupiscence (the inclination to sin) remains to be battled until death, so that we grow in virtue with every sin resisted. Original sin is not "the inclination to disobey God." Original sin is the state of alienation from God, the absence of God's life in our soul.

[@KenDonovan-jw2jk]

Agree with @wms72. A useful analogy for the effect of Adam's original sin is lack of inheritance due to the action of an ancestor. Adam was given certain spiritual gifts, including his justification with God as well as protection from concupiscence and mortal decay. These gifts were intended to benefit Adam and be inherited by his descendants. SInce Adam lost those gifts due to his original sin, we could not inherit them (through no fault of our own). Through Christ and baptism, the worst effect of original sin is removed since we receive the gift of justification / salvation. However, we do not receive all the gifts that Adam had, so we still suffer concupiscence (inclination to sin) and mortal decay. Also, note that concupiscence does not cause us to sin, it is an inclination to sin that we can counter through God's grace and by practicing virtue.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

We are broken and have free will.

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY 174 ❤ Amen ❤

[@adele3641]

Question: Children, especially babies dying without Baptism, wouldn't they fall under those who die without knowing the Church and will be saved even if the have not been Baptised. #1281 and #1283

[@KenDonovan-jw2jk]

God can save whoever he wills, however the Catechism distinguishes between adults who are actively seeking God, so the Church is assured of their salvation (#1281), versus children not yet capable of moral reasoning where the Church trusts and hopes (#1283) because of the mercy of God. #1261 expands on this teaching: As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God... ... allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without Baptism.

[@bernadettelopes1512]

Amen ❤

[@noradsouza3673]

👌👌👏🌹

[@maryellenrose1764]

❤❤❤

[@DIS6103]

❤🕊

[@gloriaruiz2332]

❤

[@eduardohoover2127]

As for the begging for forgiveness of God, if I do not not daily beg God for His forgiveness for the great injustice I've done to him by my wrongdoings that nailed Him to His Cross then I'm not worthy of His Kingdom because I've forgotten my humility in the face of His humiliation. There's a scene in "Dances With Wolves" where the mule driver is shot repeatedly with arrows and he cries out, "Look at me!" Doesn't the the crucifix many of us see upon our waking say that; "Look at Me?" When my dog has done something wrong, I look at him and say, "What did you do?" and he will beg me not to punish him to his crate. Doesn't the crucifix we wake to ask, "What have you done?" those similiar words asked to Eve and Cain by God. Who are we not to daily ask God for His forgiveness? Who are we not to receive His mercy daily as an expression of His love for us shown us in the Crucifix? May Psalm 6 be your daily prayer. "Be not overwhelmed by the circumstances of this life but be overwhelmed solely by My love." Be blessed, Live blessed; bless others.

[@glenapereira3492]

The CCC is for our TRANSFORMATION and not a mere transfer of information. By being made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ, we offer up everything and every moment of our life to the Father.❤

[@theresa4544]

Ties well with Bible in a Year day 174❤

[@adelaidawallaert287]

🙏❤️

[@This-isGirl]

🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@Manyanababy]

🙏🏽

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@marilynSnedden-fb2ic]

One of the things you might not have mentioned is ...what happens to people who have not been baptized or know the Lord before they died. Do they go to heaven, hell, or some other place? Just asking.

[@sharonmiller9100]

We don't know ... pray for them.

[@terrorists-are-among-us]

PLEASE STOP SAYING "THEEEEESE NUGGETS" 😂 I'm not adult enough for it 😭