Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians, including those who are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church.

CCC 1262 The different effects of Baptism are signified by the perceptible elements of the sacramental rite. Immersion in water symbolizes not only death ...

By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as well as all punishment for sin.

T he G race of B aptism 1262 The different effects of Baptism are signified by the percep- tible elements of the sacramental rite. Immersion in water symbol ...

1262 The different effects of Baptism are signified by the perceptible elements of the sacramental rite. Immersion in water symbolizes not only death and ...