The Maronite
Servants presented the children of Our Lady of Purgatory Parish a catechesis on
the Mysteries (sacraments) of Christian Initiation of Baptism and Chrismation on
Saturday, September 27.
With the help of
pastor, Fr. Jack Morrison, the children were shown the Maronite ritual
associated with baptizing and chrismating
(confirming) an infant, and the effects of each Mystery. The children were
excited to participate in a pretend baptism and chrismation.
The sisters and
Fr. Jack explained each of the Mysteries to the children, particularly how baptism
is the means of a new birth for us in God’s family, and Chrismation is the
sealing or anointing of our new divine life with Holy Chrism (oil), marking us forever
as children of God and his Church.
The children
were then able to decorate their own baptism remembrance candles, to help them commemorate the anniversary of their baptism which
is like a second birthday as a member of God’s Church and family.