Holy ghost Quote by Joseph Pohle
““According to Catholic teaching the remote matter of Baptism is natural water; its proximate matter is the act of external washing; while the sacramental form is con tained in the words: " I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sacramental Theology of Baptism by Joseph Pohle, 1998
Baptism uses water as the material element, the washing act as the immediate element, and the spoken words as the form.
In simple terms: Water, washing, words make Baptism.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the three essential components of Baptism.
Themes
sacraments
ritual
faith
Mood
educational
clarifying
Type
doctrinal
instructional
When to use this quote
- baptismal preparation
- catechism teaching
- liturgical planning
Key Concepts
material cause
formal cause
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the significance of each element?
- How does this understanding affect personal faith?
A Different Perspective
Complex theological language may confuse laypeople.
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