General Introduction 21 insofar as possible, be kept and used throughout Easter Time to signify more clearly the relationship between the Sacrament and the Paschal Mystery. However, outside Easter Time, it is desirable that the water be blessed for each celebration, so that the mystery of salvation that the Church remembers and proclaims may be clearly expressed in the words of consecration themselves. If the baptistery is constructed in such a way that the water flows, the source from which it flows should be blessed. 22. Both the rite of immersion, which more suitably signifies participation in the Death and Resurrection of Christ, and the rite of pouring can lawfully be used. 23. The words with which Baptism is conferred in the Latin Church are: Ego te baptizo in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti (I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit). 24. A suitable place for celebrating the Word of God should be prepared in the baptistery or in the church. 25. The baptistery (the place where the baptismal water flows or the font is located) should be reserved for the Sacrament of Baptism and be clearly worthy to serve as the place for Christians to be reborn of water and the Holy Spirit. Whether it is situated in a chapel inside or outside the church or in some other part of the church within the sight of the faithful, it must be organized so as to be suitable for the participation of a large number of people. After Easter Time, it is fitting for the paschal candle to be kept in a place of honor in the baptistery, so that, when it is lit for the celebration of Baptism, it is easy to light candles from it for the newly baptized. 26. In celebrating Baptism, the rites that are to be performed outside the baptistery should take place in the different areas of the church that best suit both the number of those present and the various parts of the baptismal liturgy. It is also permitted to choose other suitable locations within the church for those parts that are normally celebrated inside the baptistery, if the chapel of the baptistery is unable to accommodate all the catechumens or all of those present. 27. As far as possible, there should be a common celebration of Baptism on the same day for all newborn babies. Except for a just cause, Baptism should not be celebrated twice on the same day in the same church.
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