Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,... [1 Peter 3:20 ...

A. St. John the Baptist did not institute the Sacrament of Baptism, for Christ alone could institute a Sacrament. The baptism given by St. John had the effect of a Sacramental; that is ...

Baptism was not a new idea. There is evidence that a monastic group called the Essenes used baptism at their monastery at Qumran as a type of ritual cleansing. Qumran was in the Jordan wilderness ...

During a baptism, it is not uncommon for the godfather and godmother to offer their godchild a medal – featuring Christ or the Virgin – or a cross. This piece of jewelry is often blessed by ...

Before baptism the pastor will say, “On profession of your faith in Christ Jesus, and at your own request, I now baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ...

North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., celebrated six baptisms last year on Baptism Sunday, the annual Southern ...

Incorporation into the Church By receiving baptism, a person becomes a member of the Christian community. They become part of the Body of Christ, which is the Church, and gain the right to ...

Cardinal Vincent Nichols delivered this homily today for the Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral.In this solemn Mass of Chrism, our eyes are firmly fixed on the person of Jesus, the anointed one, the ...