Blessing of the Waters of Baptism Plaque
- Solid Bronze Plaque
- 4.5 inches Diameter
- Made in Germany
- Gift Box Included
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Product Description
The Blessing of the Waters of Baptism Plaque, is a wonderfully meaningful gift for those receiving the sacraments of baptism or confirmation, and especially for RCIA candidates. It depicts the Holy Spirit as the Sanctifier of the waters of baptism. At 4.5 inches in diameter, this stunning, solid bronze plaque cross hangs easily on the wall in one’s home or office. This gift for baptism, confirmation, or RCIA enjoys “Old World” workmanship, nobility of material, and compelling quality of design – all of which assure it a place of honor and prominence in every bedroom, study, or office.
The Holy Spirit and the Waters of Baptism
At the beginning of creation, God’s Spirit hovered over the waters, dark and deep. This same Spirit came down “as a dove” upon Jesus as he emerged from the waters of the Jordan river (Matthew 3:16). Just as the dove of Genesis 8:11 signals new life in God’s creation, so too does the Spirit’s descent “as a dove” onto Jesus announce that Jesus accepts his mission to make of all humankind a new creation destined for eternal life. Th Spirit is now invoked to descend upon the waters of baptism to make them holy. This solid bronze plaque – created and realized by a master artist in Germany is a baptism and confirmation gift indeed worthy of the mystery being celebrated: initiation through baptism, confirmation and first communion into the body of Christ and into Christ’s mission.
From the Catholic Rite for Baptism:
Blessing and Invocation of God over Baptismal Water
[Then, turning to the font, the celebrant says the following blessing.]
A. Father, you give us grace through sacramental signs, which tell us of the wonders of your unseen power. In baptism we use your gift of water, which you have made a rich symbol of the grace you give us in this sacrament. At the very dawn of creation your Spirit breathed on the waters, making them the wellspring of all holiness. The waters of the great flood you made a sign of the waters of baptism, that make an end of sin and a new beginning of goodness.
Through the waters of the Red Sea you led Israel out of slavery, to be an image of God’s holy people, set free from sin by baptism. In the waters of the Jordan your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Spirit. Your Son willed that water and blood should flow from his side as he hung upon the cross.
After his resurrection he told his disciples: “Go out and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Father, look now with love upon your Church, and unseal for her the fountain of baptism. By the power of the Spirit give to the water of this font the grace of your Son. You created man in your own likeness: cleanse him from sin in a new birth to innocence by water and the Spirit.
[The celebrant touches the water with his right hand and continues:]
We ask you, Father, with your Son to send the Holy Spirit upon the water of this font. May all who are buried with Christ in the death of baptism rise also with him to newness of life. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
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Additional Information
| Weight | 0.6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.25 x 5.25 x 1.25 in |
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