1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

Q. 626. Did not St. John the Baptist institute the Sacrament of Baptism? A. St. John the Baptist did not institute the Sacrament of Baptism, for Christ alone could institute a Sacrament.

Jesus’ instructions were to “baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19), so these words are said during the baptism. It is done using total immersion ...

These mysteries also speak to and provide ample space for meditation on the sacraments which Jesus left with His followers as signs of His life among us. 1. The baptism of Jesus, obviously, points to ...

Introduce pupils to the Christian sacrament of baptism, for both infants and believers, with this informative presentation. Complete with creative activities and discussion opportunities, this lesson ...

Baptism has been a symbolic way of joining the Church from the very start of Christianity. It actually predates Christianity; John the Baptist baptized Jews before Jesus came on the scene, and so ...

Having water poured on our head or face can be cleansing, even refreshing. And the sacrament of baptism does cleanse and refresh us. Immersion is something different. It can be disorienting and ...

culminating in full membership in the Church through the Sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. Our Confirmation program provides Catholic students who have received the other ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing ... the Holy Father said parents must serve children with sacraments and prayers. “Today, each of you, parents ...

Shanghai (Agenzia Fides) - The Jubilee Year 2025 begins in the Diocese of Shanghai with the reception of 54 newly baptized people who received the sacrament of baptism on Sunday 12 January, the Feast ...