To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

6 1215 This sacrament is also called " the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit ... a symbol of death and so can represent the mystery of the cross. By this symbolism Baptism ...

The doctrine of the Trinity identifies the Holy Spirit as the third person in the Godhead. This teaching was established at ...

NATHAN: Baptism is a symbol of new life ... In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. NATHAN: Baptism involves either immersing a person in water or applying water to them.

More than 180 priests from around the Diocese of Phoenix — the largest turnout in more than a decade — gathered with Bishop John Dolan, Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares and Bishop Emeritus Thomas ...

Apostolic churches believe in modern day apostles and prophets, or those who claim to communicate directly with God and receive gifts of the Holy Spirit. They believe in living life according to ...

Baptism was a Jewish ritual – people were ... He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” ...

1285 Baptism, the Eucharist ... this anointing the confirmand receives the "mark," the seal of the Holy Spirit. A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or ownership of ...