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

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments ... them in the faith and guiding their spiritual growth. The Catholic Church recommends that children be baptized as soon as possible after birth.

and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church." 81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental bond of unity existing among all who through it are reborn." ...

The church will have “InterGen Sunday” from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 20. “InterGen” or Intergenerational Sundays allow parents and children to worship together. Kids ministry for kindergarten ...

Parents of children from Roman Catholic families have to be able to establish eligibility for this provision by producing the child’s Roman Catholic Baptism Certificate. If a child does not have a ...