19 Jesus' gesture is a manifestation of his ... and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church." 81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental bond ...

Baptism is a significant moment in a Christian's life, marking the beginning of their journey in faith and their belonging to ...

“Catechism of the Catholic Church” number 460). Jesus also came to save from sin ... This new life in Christ begins in the sacrament of baptism. However, God the Father, who knows how to ...

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 ...

The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains the Lord’s time in the desert: “The Gospels speak of a time of solitude for Jesus in the desert immediately after his baptism by John. Driven by ...

It actually predates Christianity; John the Baptist baptized Jews before Jesus came on the scene, and so John baptised Jesus even before the Church existed. Water is used in baptism, and is a ...

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