312 Part Two A rticle 1 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit ( vitae ...

Baptism is a bath of water in which the "imperishable seed" of the Word of God produces its life-giving effect.

Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: ...

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

The sacrament of Baptism is called in the CCC: 1. Baptism 2. renewal by the Holy Spirit 3. enlightenment.

Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: ...

Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark (character) of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism ...

IN BRIEF 1275 Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmationwhich is its ...

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

Baptism takes away original sin, all personal sins and all punishment due to sin. It makes the baptized person a participant in the divine life of the Trinity ...