blind man, healed him. (John 9:6).  The priest next asks the child if it renounces the devil and all his works and pomps—­that is, vanities and empty shows; and having received the answer anoints it with holy oil on the breast and back.  Then he again asks for a profession of faith, and finally baptizes it.  After Baptism he anoints its head with holy chrism, places a white cloth upon it to signify the purity it received in Baptism, and as a sign that it must keep its soul free from sin.  Then he places in its hand a lighted candle, to signify the light of faith it has received in Baptism.  We are baptized at the door of the church to show that without Baptism we are out of the Church.  We are often signed with the Sign of the Cross to remind us that our salvation is due to the Cross and Passion of Our Lord.  The priest’s stole is placed over us to show that the Church takes us under its protection and shields us from the power of the devil.  We are anointed as a sign that we are freed from our sins and strengthened to fight for Christ.  The white cloth or garment is placed upon us to remind us of the glory of the Resurrection; the light is placed in our hand to show that we should burn with Christian charity.

157 Q. How many kinds of Baptism are there?  A. There are three kinds of Baptism:  Baptism of water, of desire, and of blood.

158 Q. What is Baptism of water?  A. Baptism of water is that which is given by pouring water on the head of the person to be baptized, and saying at the same time, I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

159 Q. What is Baptism of desire?  A. Baptism of desire is an ardent wish to receive Baptism, and to do all that God has ordained for our salvation.

“Ardent wish” by one who has no opportunity of being baptized—­for no one can baptize himself.  He must be sorry for his sins and have the desire of receiving the Baptism of water as soon as he can; just as a person in mortal sin and without a priest to absolve him may, when in danger of death, save his soul from Hell by an act of perfect contrition and the firm resolution of going to confession as soon as possible.  Baptism of desire would be useful and necessary if there was no water at hand or no person to baptize; or if the one wishing to be baptized and those about him did not know exactly how Baptism was to be given—­which might easily happen in pagan lands.  One thing you must especially remember in giving Baptism in case of necessity:  namely, that it would not do for one person to pour the water and another to say the words.  The same person must do both, or the Baptism will not be valid.  If you are called to baptize in case of necessity, be very careful to observe the following points, otherwise the Baptism will not be valid:  use clean water and nothing but water—­no other liquid would do.  Say every one of the exact words:  “I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the