Columnist: There are many opinions on the subject of baptism but the important thing is what the Lord has declared.

Salvation is pretty clear to most people but the baptism of the Holy Spirit seems to be a confusing and somewhat grey area.

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 ...

To address these issues on baptism, we need to begin with the words ... "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." [Matt. 28:19] This command from Jesus would be a waste ...