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 ...

People have said to me, “baptism is essential to salvation” others have said, “I do not believe baptism is essential to salvation.” There are many opinions on the subject of baptism but the important ...

Last Sunday was one of the most special days of my life - I had the incredible privilege of baptizing both my son and daughter. As a pastor, baptizing my own children wasn’t just part of my duty; it ...

We have water and wood, baptism and the cross; Noah the just, Christ; the dove, the Holy Spirit; the ark, the Church; eight, the day of the Lord’s resurrection; the ark coming to rest ...

Roman Catholics connect salvation to participation in church sacraments such as baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist.

and from Pentecost onwards He appears as the Holy Spirit. Similarly, in our aquatic analogy, water can appear in three different modes, depending on the environment, but the three are not co-existing.

Origen says that Christ “did not perform the sign the devil sought, because he worked his signs to help those who saw them.” ...

In the Scriptures, baptism is a powerful act that is imbued with meaning and ritual. It is a sacred covenant that professes Christ as Lord. In his parting instructions, Jesus told his followers to ...

Being baptized or dedicated as an infant is a wonderful starting point, but this righteous act by itself does not produce a ...

As the United States faces moral and political turmoil, the Catholic Church’s response is increasingly scrutinized. Are its ...