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 ...

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

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.

and of the sacrament of Baptism, in which we were born of water and the Holy Spirit. Whenever, therefore, we are sprinkled with this holy water or use it in blessing ourselves upon entering the ...

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 ...

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