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

To address these issues on baptism, we need to begin with the words ... unless one is born of water and the Spirit (i.e. baptized), he cannot enter the kingdom of God." [John 3:5; RSV] In Mark's ...

Baptism, administered with water and the words "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," erases this sin and allows the person to begin a new life in God's grace.

go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The most important argument for believer’s baptism comes from the writings ...