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 ...

Baptism is a significant moment in a Christian's life, marking the beginning of their journey in faith and their belonging to ...

These days are the three holiest days in the Catholic Church. This Mass stresses the importance Jesus puts on the humility of service, and the need for cleansing with water, a symbol of baptism.

There are symbols that are used in every Catholic rite and sacrament which represent specific Catholic beliefs and teachings. In a Catholic funeral several symbols are used. The paschal candle ...

Baptism has been a symbolic way of joining the Church from the very start of Christianity. It actually predates Christianity; John the Baptist baptized Jews before Jesus came on the scene, and so ...