Why was Jesus Christ baptized?
Well, Jesus Christ did not have to be baptized. He was, were, and still is God. He never had to be baptized because he had no sin. So once again, why was he baptized?
This weekend we will hear a great example from the Gospel according to Matthew and the baptism of Jesus Christ:
“Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan
to be baptized by him.
John tried to prevent him, saying,
‘I need to be baptized by you,
and yet you are coming to me?’
Jesus said to him in reply,
“Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us
to fulfill all righteousness.”
Then he allowed him.
After Jesus was baptized,
he came up from the water and behold,
the heavens were opened for him,
and he saw the Spirit of Goddescending like a dove
and coming upon him.
And a voice came from the heavens, saying,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:13-17).
Now, why should your child be baptized? As Jesus did not have to be baptized, yet decided to receive it anyway, you ought to have your little ones baptized as soon as possible because of one crucial truth: your child received the original sin from our first parents.
In our Catholic tradition, we believe that the baptism of children is essential to be forgiven, not from their sins, but once again the original sin! And, this is a belief that we support babies, just like their parents choose what clothes they wear, what food they drink/eat, the house in which they live, the vehicle in which they ride, etc., etc., etc..
Last point this weekend. I am very excited as we have 4-6 little ones, some junior high students, and even some adults, are close to being baptized! Please pray for them all as they are seeking this first sacrament—the sacrament in which we are welcomed into God’s family. And please continue to invite, welcome, and recommend your loved ones to be baptized as well!
God Bless!
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